The AI Impact Summit concluded in the Capital on Saturday with the adoption of the New Delhi Declaration on AI Impact, endorsed by 88 countries and international organisations, outlining a broad cooperative framework for the development and governance of artificial intelligence.The summit brought together governments, multilateral bodies, industry representatives and academic institutions to deliberate on the global implications of rapidly advancing AI technologies. The declaration articulates a shared vision of using artificial intelligence for economic growth and social good while ensuring equitable access and responsible deployment.Guided by the principle of “Sarvajan Hitaya, Sarvajan Sukhaya” (Welfare for all, Happiness for all), the document stresses that the benefits of AI should be widely shared across societies. It calls for strengthened international cooperation, multi-stakeholder engagement, respect for national sovereignty and the advancement of accessible and trustworthy AI frameworks.The declaration is organised around seven priority pillars forming the foundation of collective action — democratising AI resources, promoting economic growth and social good, ensuring secure and trusted AI systems, advancing AI for scientific research, expanding access for social empowerment, strengthening human capital development and building resilient and efficient AI infrastructure.Officials said the framework seeks to balance innovation with safeguards as AI systems increasingly influence governance, industry and public services.The summit also announced a set of voluntary collaborative initiatives intended to operationalise the principles. A Charter for the Democratic Diffusion of AI aims to promote affordable access to foundational AI resources and support locally relevant innovation ecosystems. A Global AI Impact Commons will enable countries to scale and replicate AI use cases, while a Trusted AI Commons will function as a repository of tools, benchmarks and best practices for secure and reliable systems.An International Network of AI for Science Institutions has been created to facilitate global scientific collaboration and strengthen research capabilities. An AI for Social Empowerment Platform will support knowledge exchange and equitable adoption of AI solutions.Participating countries also endorsed an AI Workforce Development Playbook and reskilling principles to prepare labour markets for technological transition, alongside guiding principles on resilient and energy-efficient AI systems supported by an infrastructure resilience playbook.The declaration highlights the role of artificial intelligence in economic transformation, emphasising open and accessible ecosystems, energy-efficient computing infrastructure and expanded use in science, governance and public service delivery.Participants reaffirmed commitment to advancing shared global priorities in AI governance through voluntary, non-binding arrangements and continued collaboration. With endorsement from 88 countries and international organisations, the New Delhi Declaration is expected to serve as a reference framework for future multilateral engagement and long-term partnerships in the field of artificial intelligence.