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India Sets Sept. 28 Release for Non-Prescriptive AI Governance Framework

Officials describe flexible guidance that centers on citizen safety, inviting industry collaboration.

Overview

  • IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the framework will define safety boundaries and establish checks and balances to guard against AI-related harm.
  • Portions deemed necessary for protecting citizens may be converted into law over time, with other elements remaining as guidance.
  • The document draws on more than 3,000 consultations overseen in part by Principal Scientific Adviser Ajay Kumar Sood.
  • India will host the AI Impact Summit on Feb. 19–20, 2026, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi set to inaugurate the event.
  • The Ministry of Electronics and IT is coordinating with the Ministry of External Affairs on the invitee list, including whether to invite China, as the agenda highlights risks from deepfakes and other synthetic content.