Lucknow: Chief minister Yogi Adityanath commended Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of AI on the principle of Manav as a "historic step", calling the concept, presented at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 on Thursday, necessary for ethical, inclusive and accountable innovation, and for technological advancement. The CM said that UP was working to implement this vision on the ground.
On Thursday, the PM presented his vision of AI, based on Manav, where he spoke about the need to make AI human-centric and responsible. He said that while AI will shape the future, its use must be ethical, inclusive and democratic so that technology becomes an opportunity rather than a source of fear.
The CM welcomed the vision and congratulated him in a post on the social media platform ‘X', also highlighting UP's ongoing work and achievements in the field of AI. "Inspired by this vision, India's first AI City is being developed in Lucknow, which will become a global hub for innovation and technological research. Additionally, the country's first AI-enabled multidisciplinary university was launched in Unnao to develop future-ready human resources," the CM wrote.
He said that through the ‘AI Pragya' initiative, more than one million youth are being equipped with cutting-edge technical skills to enhance their global competitiveness.
The CM highlighted that AI-based solutions are helping improve agricultural productivity for over one million farmers in UP. In addition, technology-driven transparency is being strengthened in revenue management, internal security and smart governance using AI, making administration more effective, accountable and citizen-centric.
"Under the guidance of PM Narendra Modi, UP will play a strong and strategic role in building India's secure, sovereign and scalable AI future. The state's goal is not merely technological advancement, but the development of an AI ecosystem that works in the interest of humanity and empowers every section of society," he said.
A senior assistant editor with TOI with over 20 years of experien...
Read MoreA senior assistant editor with TOI with over 20 years of experience in reporting from New Delhi and UP. She currently covers politics and governance, CM Office and other key departments in UP, and Aam Aadmi Party. She has travelled extensively and covered various important issues and events in Delhi, Lucknow, and various districts in UP, from politics and elections to environment, social issues, rural development, water etc. She loves reading, travelling and music.
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