Ashwini Vaishnaw: OpenAI’s India entry will power inclusive AI under IndiaAI Mission

Union IT and railways minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Friday said Bharat is “uniquely positioned to drive the next wave of AI-led transformation” as he welcomed OpenAI’s plans to open its first office in India later this year.

“As part of the IndiaAI Mission, we are building the ecosystem for trusted and inclusive AI. We welcome OpenAI’s partnership in advancing this vision to ensure the benefits of AI reach every citizen,” Vaishnaw said in a post on X.



OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman had earlier announced that he will be visiting India next month, highlighting that “AI adoption in India has been amazing to watch—ChatGPT users grew 4x in the past year.”

India launched the IndiaAI Mission earlier this year to strengthen its artificial intelligence stack, including large-scale compute infrastructure, homegrown foundational models, and support for startups and research institutions.

Vaishnaw had last month informed the Parliament that India will host the AI Impact Summit in February 2026, highlighting the government's commitment to making AI more accessible.