The central government has cleared bills worth ₹65 crore for the India AI Impact Summit 2026, out of an estimated total budget of ₹120 crore, according to the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) and government officials.
Minister of state for MeitY Jitin Prasada said ₹65 crore had been spent on the summit till March 9, 2026. Officials clarified that the amount cited reflects bills cleared so far, while the total expenditure is expected to reach around ₹120 crore as pending payments are processed.
The India AI Impact Summit 2026 was held in the capital from February 16 to 21, bringing together governments, industry leaders, academia, civil society groups and startups to discuss the role of artificial intelligence in economic development and social applications.
