Publications

The India–AI Impact Summit 2026 defines a new global moment — from dialogue to demonstrable impact. Guided by the principles of People, Planet, and Progress, the Working Group on Democratizing AI Resources envisions a world where access to AI is equitable, affordable, and inclusive. This brief presents actionable pathways to make AI a global public good — advancing disaster resilience, climate finance, and sustainable development. Drawing on India’s DBT–Aadhaarand AI-enabled parametric insurance models, it showcases how AI can deliver real-world benefits, empowering communities, protecting the planet, and driving shared progress for all.

India’s much-celebrated principle of ‘Unity in Diversity’ evokes not only its remarkable cultural tapestry but also the deep biological richness that the country sustains.

The real question is, do we really need AI-detection plagiarism tools in a world where AI is already a common way to express yourself? Their prolonged existence seems to be less about academic integrity and more about protecting an industry that depends on institutional unease.

Ecologist Madhav Gadgil, a Padma Bhushan awardee, passed away in Pune on January 7, 2026. He is remembered for his work on the Western Ghats.

India’s water crisis must be viewed against the backdrop of India's broader water emergency, one defined by severe pollution and contamination.