Power Minister Manohar Lal Inaugurates Ministry of Power Pavilion at AI Impact Summit 2026

Union Minister for Power Manohar Lal inaugurated the Ministry of Power Pavilion at the 'AI Impact Summit 2026' at Bharat Mandapam, highlighting India’s push to use Artificial Intelligence to build a future-ready, efficient and resilient power sector.

The pavilion, theme, 'From Megawatts to Megabytes: Transforming India’s Power Ecosystem,' showcased how digital and AI-driven technologies are reshaping power generation, transmission and distribution across the country. It presented a forward-looking vision of an integrated, data-driven electricity network aimed at improving reliability and operational efficiency.

Among the major initiatives on display were AI-based solutions for smarter power management, a Startup Zone featuring innovative technology-led energy solutions, and PG-AMRIT, an asset management platform using artificial intelligence to improve monitoring and performance of transmission infrastructure by POWERGRID. The pavilion also showcased the eAabhas Early Warning System, an AI, ML and IoT-enabled platform for real-time dam and barrage monitoring and flood forecasting, along with AI-driven technologies supporting the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS) to enhance operational efficiency and revenue management of DISCOMs.

The Ministry said the pavilion reflects its focus on integrating advanced digital tools to strengthen infrastructure reliability, boost efficiency and support sustainable growth in the power sector.

The Minister also visited the exhibition set up by the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation, where Managing Director Dr. Vikas Kumar briefed him on the organisation’s AI initiatives. DMRC officials said artificial intelligence is being used to speed up customer grievance redressal and address passenger-related issues.

On the maintenance front, AI applications are being deployed to monitor overhead electrification systems, pantograph–OHE interaction, wheel grinding, rolling stock subsystems and signalling, enabling predictive maintenance and safer metro operations.

Union Minister also visited the pavilion of the International Solar Alliance at the India AI Impact Summit, reviewing technology-led innovations supporting the Global Mission on AI for Energy. The pavilion showcased scalable models using artificial intelligence, digital platforms and geospatial tools to modernise utilities, integrate renewables and strengthen grid resilience across member countries. The Minister said that energy transition must be matched by grid transition through smart, data-driven networks. He highlighted India’s solar growth to over 141 GW, driven by schemes such as PM-KUSUM and PM Surya Ghar, and underlined AI’s role in forecasting, maintenance and grid optimisation.