High-Level Panel Discussion at India AI Impact Summit 2026

Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare today hosted a high-level panel discussion on the theme “Scaling AI for Public Health Impact: Public-Private Partnership” as part of the India AI Impact Summit 2026 at Bharat Mandapam.

The Government of India is hosting the India AI Impact Summit 2026 from 16th to 20th February 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, marking the first-ever global AI summit to be held in the Global South. The Summit brings together global leaders, policymakers, industry experts, academia, and innovators to deliberate on the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) across sectors, with a special emphasis on inclusive and sustainable development.

As a key participating Ministry, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare is playing a significant role in the Summit through a high-level panel discussion, the launch of key initiatives, and the showcasing of AI-driven healthcare solutions at its dedicated exhibition stall.

Delivering the keynote address, Union Health Secretary Smt. Punya Salila Srivastava stated that over the past decade, India’s health system has transitioned from basic digitisation of records and improved data reporting to building a nationally interoperable digital health ecosystem.

Addressing the gathering, Dr. Sunil Kumar Barnwal, CEO, National Health Authority, stated that Artificial Intelligence can significantly enhance efficiency in healthcare delivery and enable faster, data-driven decision-making, particularly in large-scale public health programmes.(updated on 16th feb 2026)