AI Governance Guidelines

What it is

India AI Governance Guidelines

Non-binding national guidance for SI developers, deployers and government bodies.

What it requires

• Seven principles, including trust, people first, accountability, and safety, resilience and sustainability
• AI Governance Group coordinates policy, supported by the Technology and Policy Expert Committee and the AI Safety Institute
• Action plan items include India specific risk frameworks, incident reporting and liability regimes
• Prefers flexible regulation and innovation sandboxes over a standalone SI law

Penalties

No penalties: this measure has no binding enforcement.

Status

Voluntary or guidance As of November 8, 2026, per the Control Map page for India. Statuses follow the Control Map method: in force means binding and applying now; passed means enacted but not yet applying; voluntary covers guidance and pledges; proposed means formally introduced; stalled means withdrawn, paused or dead.

Sources

1. MeitY unveils India AI Governance Guidelines to ensure safe, inclusive and responsible AI adoption The Tribune