Published on: February 21, 2026

M.A.N.A.V. VISION

M.A.N.A.V. VISION

NEWS: Prime Minister of India presented the M.A.N.A.V. vision at the India AI Impact Summit 2026, outlining India’s human-centric approach to Artificial Intelligence governance.

ABOUT

  • India’s guiding framework for AI development that places human values, ethics, inclusivity, and trust at the core of technological advancement
  • Objectives
    • To ensure AI development remains ethical, inclusive, and accountable.
    • To balance innovation with human dignity, safety, and legal safeguards.

Key Features (Five Pillars of M.A.N.A.V.)

  • M – Moral and Ethical Systems: AI development must be strictly built upon ethical guidelines.
  • A – Accountable Governance: Ensuring transparent rules and robust oversight mechanisms.
  • N – National Sovereignty: Reinforcing the principle that data belongs to those who generate it.
  • A – Accessible and Inclusive: AI must act as a multiplier for societal benefit, not a monopoly concentrated in a few hands.
  • V – Valid and Legitimate Systems: AI systems and their applications must be lawful, verifiable, and trustworthy.