Ministry of Steel Showcases AI Problem Statements at India AI Impact Summit 2026

The Ministry of Steel, along with its Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs), is participating in the India AI Impact Summit 2026, being held from 16–20 February 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.

In a significant step toward accelerating technology adoption in heavy industry, the Ministry has set up a dedicated stall at the Summit to showcase key problem statements from the mining and steel sectors, inviting India's AI innovation ecosystem to develop deployable, high-impact solutions across the steel value chain.

Driving Efficiency, Sustainability and Safety Through AI

The Ministry's initiative aims to encourage AI start-ups, innovators, and technology enterprises to create practical applications that can enhance:

• Operational efficiency

• Productivity and automation

• Sustainability and resource optimisation

• Workplace and industrial safety

• End-to-end value chain performance

The problem statements presented at the stall reflect real-world challenges in mining operations, steel production, logistics, energy management, and quality control.

Aligning with Prime Minister's Vision of AI-Led Industrial Transformation

This initiative is aligned with the Hon'ble Prime Minister's vision of harnessing Artificial Intelligence to:

• Accelerate India's industrial transformation

• Strengthen technological leadership

• Foster innovation-driven growth

• Build a self-reliant and globally competitive manufacturing ecosystem

By integrating AI into core sectors like steel, the Ministry aims to position India at the forefront of next-generation industrial innovation.

Platform for Partnerships Between Industry and Emerging Tech Enterprises

The Summit provides a unique opportunity for collaboration between established steel sector stakeholders and emerging AI enterprises.

Through this engagement, the Ministry seeks to create meaningful partnerships that can address critical sectoral challenges while also enabling start-ups to scale their solutions in one of India's most strategic industries.

Such collaborations are expected to contribute to the broader national vision of a technologically advanced and innovation-driven India.

Exclusive Interactive Session with Steel Secretary and CPSE Leadership

As part of the Summit, an exclusive interactive session will be held with AI start-ups and innovators, led by senior leadership from the steel sector.

Key participants include:

• Secretary (Steel)

• Chairpersons and Managing Directors of CPSEs

• Leadership from Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL)

• Leadership from NMDC Limited

Session Details:

• Date: 18 February 2026

• Time: 11:30 AM onwards

• Venue: Conference Hall No. 1, First FloorExhibition Hall No. 5, Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi

The interaction aims to encourage start-up participation and promote AI-driven solutions tailored specifically to the needs of the steel and mining sectors.

Ministry Invites Start-Ups to Become Partners in Steel Sector Transformation

The Ministry of Steel has called upon AI innovators and start-ups to actively participate in this engagement and collaborate in developing solutions that can modernise and future-proof the sector.

The Ministry encourages innovators to bring forward AI-based applications that can address industry challenges and become key partners in India's AI-driven steel sector transformation.