Prime Minister said “At AI Impact Summit, world leaders were impressed by AI breakthroughs in treatment of animals and 24x7 help to farmers”
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday (February 22, 2026) highlighted strides made by India in the field of artificial intelligence, saying the AI summit showcased how animals were being treated in the country with the help of AI and how farmers were keeping track of their livestock and dairy.
Addressing his monthly radio broadcast ‘Mann Ki Baat’, Mr. Modi also asked people to remain vigilant against online financial fraud and digital arrest.
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MDR on UPI: Last month, the government ended the zero-fee regime for UPI by allowing merchants to be charged 0.4% on transactions above Rs 2,000. UPI is used by more than 500 million people across the country for payments ranging from roadside cups of tea to iPhones. The charge is scheduled to take effect on October 15, coinciding with the annual festive season.
Technology can achieve scale only when it gains people's trust, PM Modi said
The minister said the ITU (International Telecommunication Union) Council has accepted India's proposal to host the Plenipotentiary Conference in 2030.