Sarvam Co-founder Highlights Need for Sovereign AI Development in India at Summit

At the 2026 Rising Bharat Summit, Sarvam cofounder Pratyush Kumar emphasized the importance of developing sovereign AI capabilities in India through public-private partnerships. Sarvam has created competitive large language models and AI tools supporting multiple Indian languages, demonstrating proficiency in tasks like JEE exam questions. Kumar highlighted the need to balance using foreign AI models with building domestic infrastructure despite resource challenges, aiming to advance India's position in the global AI landscape.