India sets a Guinness World Record for AI responsibility pledge at India AI Impact Summit 2026.

New Delhi, February 18, 2026: Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnav on Wednesday announced that India has successfully secured a Guinness World Records title for the “Most pledges received for an AI responsibility campaign in 24 hours,” after recording 250,946 valid pledges within a 24-hour period from February 16 to 17.

The announcement was made at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 held at Bharat Mandapam in the presence of senior government officials and industry leaders, including S. Krishnan, Secretary, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY); Abhishek Singh, Additional Secretary, MeitY, CEO of the IndiaAI Mission and Director General of NIC; Kavita Bhatia, Chief operating Officer, IndiaAI; Srinivasan Iyengar, Senior Vice president and General Manager, Central Engineering Group, Intel; and Pravin Patel, Guinness World records Adjudictor, who formally validated the achievement.

The nationwide AI Responsibility Pledge campaign was launched under the IndiaAI Mission in collaboration with Intel India on February 16.

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The initiative aimed to mobilize citizens across the country to commit to the ethical, inclusive, and responsible use of artificial intelligence through a dedicated digital platform.

Participants were encouraged to engage with scenario-based questions focused on core principles such as data privacy, accountability, transparency, and countering misinformation, reinforcing India’s vision of building a trustworthy and human-centric AI ecosystem. Upon completion, participants received a digital badge and access to structured AI learning pathways.

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Addressing the media, Vaishnaw credited Narendra Modi’s vision of engaging youth in the responsible and ethical adoption of emerging technologies.

He said the initiative was inspired by the Prime Minister’s emphasis on outreach to educational institutions, faculty members, and students to ensure AI is used as a force for social good.

Calling the achievement a “proud moment for the nation,” the Minister noted that the record-breaking participation far exceeded the original target of 5,000 pledges, reflecting growing public awareness and strong citizen engagement in responsible AI practices.

He further said the campaign marks a significant milestone in citizen-led digital responsibility and underscores the country’s commitment to shaping the global AI discourse through inclusion, ethics, and public trust.

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