“A complete solution to the present-day challenges of global warming and terrorism is available in Vedic tradition. We need to honour our great culture and then the world will also acknowledge it”, said Chief Minister Mr. Narendra Modi today while releasing a book named ‘Aapano Vaidic Vaarso' penned by Mr. Parmanand Gandhi.
A book release function was held today at Ahmedabad by Shraddha publication on the birthday of Mr. Parmanand Gandhi. Speaking on the occasion Chief Minister said that Mr. Gandhi has lived like a karma yogi and is continually presenting the essence of shashtras before the society since last five decades. Mr.Gandhi has devoted his entire life for the shashtras and culture, Chief Minister said.
Chief Minister also recalled his first contact with Mr. Gandhi in 1962 during his (Mr. Modi's) childhood.
Chief Minister said the knowledge of Vedas was a creation of those people who lived in a fully developed and harmonized system of human existence. Vedic knowledge was orally transmitted, which has kept it intact till date. “Our ancestors had designed the texts like shrutis, smritis, upanishads and panchtantra with a scientific approach and stressed the action over philosophizing”, said Chief Minister.
There was a time when likeminded people were meeting in kumbh mela every twelfth year. They used to ponder over the problems prevailing in their society in the light of Vedas and used to come out with novel solutions to those problems. Vedic tradition can change its external shell according to the demand of time even as keeping its essence intact, which is its biggest strength, said Chief Minister.
PM holds roundtable with CEOs of AI and deeptech startups at Seva Teerth
February 20, 2026
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CEOs and Founders of 16 AI and deeptech Startups present their ideas and work
These Start-ups are working in diverse sectors like Healthcare, Agriculture, Cybersecurity, Space and Social Empowerment to Drive Population-Scale Impact
PM praises innovators for building impactful solutions and urges development of solutions tailored to India’s needs
PM discusses the potential of harnessing AI technology in various sectors like agriculture, environmental protection, promoting higher education in mother tongue, among others
Startups laud India AI Impact Summit, describing it as a reflection of the country’s growing stature in shaping the global conversations around AI
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi held a roundtable with CEOs of AI and deeptech startups at Seva Teerth earlier today.
The startups participating in the roundtable are tackling population-scale challenges across key sectors. In healthcare, they use AI for advanced diagnostics, gene therapy, and efficient patient record management to extend quality care to the last mile. In agriculture, they leverage geospatial and underwater intelligence to boost productivity and help manage climate risks. The group also includes ventures focused on cybersecurity, ethical AI, space, social empowerment through vernacular access to justice and education, and modernising legacy systems to strengthen enterprise productivity. Together, they reflect an ecosystem addressing local needs while building global leadership in AI-driven innovation.
The AI startups praised India’s sustained push to strengthen its artificial intelligence ecosystem. They highlighted the sector’s rapid expansion and immense untapped potential, noting that the global momentum of AI innovation and deployment is increasingly shifting toward India. They said the country now offers a supportive and dynamic environment for AI advancement, firmly establishing its presence on the global AI landscape. They also lauded the India AI Impact Summit, describing it as a reflection of the country’s growing stature in shaping the global conversations around AI.
Prime Minister congratulated innovators for taking bold risks and building impactful solutions. He discussed the potential of harnessing AI technology in various sectors like in agriculture and environmental protection, including monitoring crop productivity and fertilizer usage to safeguard soil health. Stressing the importance of promoting Indian languages and culture, he called for expanding our AI tools for higher education in mother tongue.
The Prime Minister underscored the need for strong data governance, cautioned against misinformation, and urged the development of solutions tailored to India’s needs. Referring to UPI as a model of simple and scalable digital innovation, he expressed confidence in Indian companies and encouraged trust in domestic products. He also spoke about expanding private participation in the space sector and noted strong investor interest in Indian startups.
The meeting was attended by CEOs and Founders of Abridge, Adalat AI, BrainSightAI, Credo AI, Eka Care, Glean, Innogle, Invideo, Miko, Origin, Prophaze, Rasen, Rubrik, SatSure, Supernova and Sypha AI. Principal Secretary, Shri P K Mishra, Principal Secretary-2, Shri Shaktikanta Das and Minister of State, Shri Jitin Prasada were also present during the meeting.