Consider the following statements with respect to the AI Impact Summit, 2026 held in New Delhi : 1. The Summit's intellectual framework was based on three foundational Sutras : People, Planning, and Progress. 2. The Preamble of the Summit stresses Democratising AI Resources, which acknowledges the Charter for Democratic Diffusion of AI as a binding framework to support locally relevant innovation and strengthen resilient AI ecosystems while respecting national laws. 3. The New Delhi Declaration on AI Impact was structured around seven Chakras (Pillars), which included Access for Social Empowerment, AI for Science, and Secure and Trusted AI. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

Correct Answer: D

Statement 3 is correct: The New Delhi Declaration on AI Impact, adopted at the India AI Impact Summit in February 2026, is structured around seven key pillars termed 'Chakras'. These encompass: 1) Democratising AI Resources, 2) Economic Growth and Social Good, 3) Secure and Trusted AI, 4) AI for Science, 5) Access for Social Empowerment, 6) Human Capital, and 7) Resilience, Innovation, and Efficiency.

Statement 1 is incorrect: The intellectual framework of the 2026 AI Impact Summit was anchored in three foundational Sutras (guiding principles) known as the '3 Ps': People, Planet, and Progress. The statement incorrectly lists 'Planning' instead of 'Planet'. These Sutras aim to align AI development with human-centric inclusive growth and environmental stewardship.

Statement 2 is incorrect: A defining feature of the New Delhi Declaration is its reliance on collaborative, soft-law mechanisms rather than rigid regulatory mandates. The Declaration acknowledges the Charter for Democratic Diffusion of AI as a voluntary and non-binding framework—not a binding one. The framework focuses on widening equitable access to foundational AI resources (like computing and datasets) for developing nations while respecting national sovereignty.

Takeaway Mnemonic: For the AI Impact Summit 2026, remember the 3 Ps (Sutras): People, Planet, and Progress, which together drive the 7 Chakras of voluntary, non-binding global AI cooperation.