Archive · 29 Sep 2026
India’s AI Innovations Spotlighted During UNGA Week Event
India hosted an event during the week of the United Nations General Assembly.
The event was called India Day @ UNGA.
It brought together governments, international groups, civil society and businesses.
They discussed how technology and artificial intelligence can help countries develop.
They also talked about climate change, health, women-led development and inclusive growth.
One session explored whether ideas developed in India could be used in other parts of the world.
Ministers discussed how global cooperation may need to change as technology, climate and politics change.
The event also launched a publication about India’s artificial intelligence ecosystem.
The fifth India Day @ UNGA brought attention to India’s artificial intelligence, digital public infrastructure and inclusive development experience.
The event was organised by the Reliance Foundation, the United Nations in India and the Observer Research Foundation.
Sessions examined how Indian development innovations could be adapted across the Global South and other regions.
A ministerial discussion addressed technology, climate action, finance and partnerships amid geopolitical and global development changes.
The 2026 edition launched a publication on India’s AI ecosystem and focused on governance, collaboration and population-scale solutions.
- Who
- The Reliance Foundation, the United Nations in India, the Observer Research Foundation and representatives from governments, multilateral institutions, civil society and business.
- What
- The fifth India Day @ UNGA discussed artificial intelligence, digital public infrastructure, development innovation and international cooperation.
- When
- During the week of the 81st United Nations General Assembly; the 2026 edition was the fifth event.
- Where
- At an India Day @ UNGA event held during United Nations General Assembly week.
- Why
- To examine how development innovations can be governed, adapted and scaled internationally, including through cooperation on technology, climate action, finance and partnerships.
- Event
- Fifth edition of India Day @ UNGA
- Organisers
- Reliance Foundation, United Nations in India and Observer Research Foundation
- Main focus
- Artificial intelligence, digital public infrastructure and inclusive development
- Sessions
- Two sessions focused on development innovation, AI, climate action, women-led development, health and inclusive growth
- Ministerial participants
- S Jaishankar, Kamina Johnson Smith, Melvin Bouva and Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa
- Publication
- A special publication on lessons from India’s AI ecosystem was launched
- Long-term platform
- India Day @ UNGA has been held since its launch in 2022