Published: 18 February 2026MEAGovernance
New Delhi Declaration on AI Adopted: 92 Countries and International Organisations Endorse Framework at India AI Summit
The New Delhi Declaration on AI Impact was adopted on February 19, 2026, endorsed by 92 countries and international organisations. Inspired by 'Sarvajan Hitaya, Sarvajan Sukhaya' (Welfare for all) and 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' (the world is one family), the Declaration affirmed that AI's benefits must be equitably shared across humanity.
Key pillars include: the Charter for Democratic Diffusion of AI (supported by 25 countries and international organisations); Global AI Impact Commons (80+ case studies across 30+ countries); Trusted AI Commons (23 partner countries prior to formal launch); and the New Delhi Frontier AI Impact Commitments signed by 13 leading frontier model developers. The Summit also produced six casebooks on AI deployment in health, energy, agriculture, education, gender, and accessibility. An Equitable AI Transition Playbook was released with the ILO.
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Q: Discuss the New Delhi Declaration on AI Impact as India's contribution to equitable and democratic global AI diffusion.
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Adopted on February 19, 2026 and endorsed by 92 countries and international organisations, the Declaration rests on Charter for Democratic AI Diffusion (25 countries/international organisations), Global AI Impact Commons covering 80-plus case studies across 30-plus countries, Trusted AI Commons (23 partner countries prior to formal launch), and commitments by 13 frontier-model developers plus ILO's Equitable AI Transition Playbook.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the **New Delhi Declaration on AI** adopted at the **India AI Summit 2026**?
The **New Delhi Declaration on AI** was adopted at the **India AI Impact Summit 2026**, with **89 countries** endorsing a multilateral framework for responsible AI development, safety, and governance.
How many countries endorsed the **New Delhi AI Declaration** and what are its key principles?
**89 countries** endorsed the **New Delhi Declaration on AI**, which establishes principles covering **AI safety, transparency, human oversight, bias mitigation**, and prevention of AI misuse.
What makes the **New Delhi Declaration on AI** significant for global governance?
The **New Delhi Declaration** is significant as one of the broadest AI governance endorsements globally, with **89 countries** committing to shared standards — a major step beyond the **Bletchley Park process**.
How does India's **New Delhi AI Declaration** relate to the **Hiroshima AI Process**?
The **New Delhi Declaration** builds on the **Hiroshima AI Process (G7 2023)** and **Bletchley Park Declaration (2023)**, extending AI governance commitments to a wider group of **89 nations** including the Global South.
What investment was pledged at the **India AI Impact Summit 2026** alongside the **New Delhi Declaration**?
Alongside the **New Delhi Declaration**, the **India AI Impact Summit 2026** saw pledges of **$200 billion in AI investments**, making it one of the largest AI investment commitments at a multilateral summit.
