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Being hosted for the first time by a Global South nation, the Summit is guided by the principles or Sutras of People, Planet, and Progress. The discussions are further centered around 7 thematic Chakras - Human Capital, Inclusion, Safe & Trusted AI, Resilience, Science, Democratizing AI Resources, and Social Good, underscoring how AI can be an impactful force for citizens, communities, and the planet alike. The logo and key initiatives were unveiled in the presence of Hon’ble Minister of Electronics & IT (MeitY), Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, Hon’ble Minister of State, MeitY, Shri S. Krishnan, Additional Secretary, MeitY, Shri Abhishek Singh, Principal Scientific Advisor to GoI, Prof. Ajay Sood, COO, IndiaAI, Ms. Kavita Bhatia, and Prof. Stuart Russell, University of California, Berkeley and other senior dignitaries. Know more at https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2168319

In line with the Government of India’s vision of a Swachhotsav, the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY) has launched the Swachhata Hi Sewa (SHS) Campaign 2025 from September 17, 2025 culminating on October 2, 2025. This year's theme ‘Swachhotsav’ aligns with the festive spirit of the period. As part of the Campaign Shri S. Krishnan, Secretary MeitY administered the Swachhata Pledge to MeitY officers and Safai Mitras on September 17, 2025 to reinforce their commitment to a cleaner and greener environment.

Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw inaugurated the new office of ARM, a company that is involved in semiconductor design, in Bengaluru.

Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology; Earth Sciences and Minister of State for PMO, Department of Atomic Energy, Department of Space, Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Dr. Jitendra Singh today said the 28th National Conference on e-Governance (NCeG) serves as a platform for States and the Centre to exchange best practices in governance, enabling replication of successful models across the country. The Union Minister praised the Andhra Pradesh Government for pioneering citizen-centric innovations ranging from real-time governance to digitized service delivery and recalled how practices first tried in the State decades ago, such as outsourcing of civic services, were later adapted in other parts of India. Learn more at https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2169712