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India’s vision of good health implies not just being free of disease but to ensure wellness and welfare for everyone. The goal is to ensure physical, mental and social wellbeing.” — Shri Narendra Modi, Hon’ble Prime Minister of India
“The future of our wellness lies where machines and algorithms meet our awareness, AI with a heart.” — Shri. Balvinder Kumar, IAS (Retd.), Former Secretary, Government of India
India’s growing focus on digital health, under the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) and National Mental Health Programme (NMHP), underscores the need for scalable, technology-enabled mental wellness ecosystems. In this context, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is emerging as a transformative force — enabling early diagnosis, continuous monitoring, and accessible mental health care through personalized, data-driven interventions.
From AI-powered diagnostic models and predictive analytics to emotionally intelligent chatbots and virtual counselors, technology is bridging the persistent gap between mental health needs and care availability, particularly in underserved and rural populations.
Recent (2025) studies demonstrate how conversational AI, trained on real-world behavioral and linguistic data, can support early detection and intervention for stress, anxiety, and depression — particularly among youth, working professionals, and vulnerable groups. These tools foster empathy, accessibility, and proactive engagement while supporting clinicians and psychologists in providing timely care.
However, this new frontier also introduces ethical, regulatory, and governance challenges, particularly around data privacy, algorithmic bias, and clinical validation. To ensure responsible adoption, there is a pressing need for multi-stakeholder dialogue aligning policy frameworks, innovation, and social responsibility.
The Global Summit on AI for Mental Health seeks to catalyze such a dialogue — serving as a collaborative platform where policymakers, health institutions, researchers, startups, and social sector leaders come together to co-create a roadmap for responsible, inclusive, and impactful AI-driven mental healthcare.
The Summit is a must-attend for Senior Officials from State Governments & Embassies, Experts from Central Institutes & Multilateral Organizations, Thought Leaders from Academia, Industry & NGOs.
Hon'ble Chancellor, Rishihood University Former Hon’ble Union Minister, Government of India Former India's Sherpa for the G7 and G20
Former Cabinet Secretary to the Government of India | Former Governor, Jharkhand President, IC Centre for Governance
Chief Executive Officer, National Health Authority (NHA) Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India
UPSC Topper, Youth Icon & Mental Health Advocate
Former Secretary, Government of India and Founder, Mind Therapy & Wellness Centre, New Delhi
President, Indian & Asian Associations of Cognitive Behavior Therapy
Director Medical Value Travel – GlobalSpin Forum
Director, TESG Pvt. Ltd.
Director, TESG Pvt. Ltd.
Founder's Office, GlobalSpin Forum
Former Additional Secretary, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India
Former President, Delhi Medical Council (DMC)
Director, Indian Aviation Academy, Govt. of India
Advisor, TESG Foundation
Founder, GlobalSpin Forum
Advisor, TESG Pvt. Ltd
10:15 AM – 10:35 AM | Opening Ceremony & Lighting of the Lamp
By: Shri Yash Arya,
Convener, Global Summit & Ethical AI Advocate | Founder, GlobalSpin Forum
Premise Setting on AI and Mental Health Domain
Shri Yash Arya will outline the Summit’s Vision and Objectives.
INAUGURAL SESSION
Theme: The Role of Policy, Governance, and Public Institutions
Welcome Address:
Shri Balvinder Kumar, IAS (Retd.), Former Secretary, Government of India
Convener, Global Summit | Founder, Mind Therapy & TrendingAiTools
Announcement of TESG Centre for Health and Wellness Research
Announcement of TESG Bharat Ethical AI Framework,
Inaugural Address:
Shri Anurag Goel, IAS (Retd.)
Former Secretary, Government of India | Futurist & Governance Architect
Keynote Address:
Shri Sunil Kumar Barnwal, IAS
Chief Executive Officer, National Health Authority (NHA)
Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India
Guest of Honour:
Shri Deepak Bagla
Mission Director, Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog
Topic: How AI is shaping Mental Health Among Students and Young Professionals
Presentation:
By Shri Taresh Verma, Chief Business Officer, BharatGPT.ai & CoRover.ai
Topic: AI for India: BharatGPT and the Future of Conversational Intelligence
Presentation:
By Shri Vikas Vats, President, HR Association India
Topic: ‘Third Layer’ of Mental Health Framework: Human Intelligence 3.0 – Where AI, Psychology, and India’s Ancient Cognitive Science Converge
Guest of Honour:
Ms. Monika Sehgal Garg, IAS (Retd.)
Former Agriculture Production Commissioner of Uttar Pradesh
Led UPAI Initiative, Advocate for AI in Governance, Education & Healthcare
Chief Guest:
Shri Prabhat Kumar, IAS (Retd.)
Former Cabinet Secretary to the Government of India | Former Governor, Jharkhand
President, IC Centre for Governance
Announcement:
Unveiling of Bharat Responsible AI Forum (BRAIF) Charter, Core Team, and Advisory Board by Shri Prabhat Kumar, IAS (Retd.) & Shri Balvinder Kumar, IAS (Retd.)
Vote of Thanks:
Shri K. B. Agarwal, IAS (Retd.)
Former Additional Secretary, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India
Convener, Global Summit
12:30 PM – 12:45 PM | Tea Break
PANEL DISCUSSION I | 12:45 PM – 1:45 PM
Theme: Ethics, Privacy, and Data Protection in AI-Mental Health
Session Organizer & Moderator:
Dr. Poonam Tyagi, Co-Founder, TESG Pvt. Ltd.
Medical Practitioner | Cord Cutting Facilitator | Preventive Healthcare Expert
Chairperson & Keynote Speaker:
Ms. Monika Sehgal Garg, IAS (Retd.)
Former Agriculture Production Commissioner of Uttar Pradesh
Topic: Mental Health – Challenges in the era of AI
Esteemed Guest of Honors:
Dr Rajesh Kumar Mishra
Managing Director, National Informatics Centre Services Inc.
Topic: Handling Sensitive User Data under India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act
Dr Sudha Goel
Senior Consultant, Health, NITI Aayog
Topic: Need for an Indian Framework for AI Ethics in Mental Health
Startup Presentations:
Startup Launch: TESG Pvt. Ltd. by Ms Sakshi Chhapolia
Unveiling: State of AI–Mental Health Synergy Report 2025 by Shri Balvinder Kumar
Announcement: TESG Consulting Service Lines – AI & Mental Health by Shri Aman Bandvi
1:45 PM – 2:30 PM | Networking Lunch & Innovation Showcase
INSPIRATIONAL SESSION | 2:30 PM – 2:45 PM
Motivational Keynote Speaker:
Ms. Ira Singhal, IAS
UPSC Topper, Youth Icon & Mental Health Advocate
Topic: The Deeper Question: Can AI possess Consciousness or Compassion?
PANEL DISCUSSION II | 2:45 PM – 4:30 PM
Theme: The Promise and Perils of AI in Mental Health
Session Organizer & Moderator:
Dr. Nimisha Kumar, PhD
President, Indian & Asian Associations of Cognitive Behavior Therapy (IACBT & ACBTA)
Chairperson:
Dr Chinu Agarwal, Phd
Prof. Department of Psychology: SAM Global University
Topic: What We Must Protect: Safeguarding Privacy, Dignity, and Therapeutic Integrity in the AI Era
Esteemed Panelists:
Special Announcement
Inaugural Fellows – AI Mental Health Innovation Fellows (AMHIF)
To be announced by:
Shri Balvinder Kumar and Shri Aman Bandvi
TECHNICAL SESSION
Theme: Clinical Experiences in Using AI for Mental Healthcare Across the Globe
Session Organizer & Moderator:
Dr. Nimisha Kumar, PhD
President, Indian & Asian Associations of Cognitive Behavior Therapy (IACBT & ACBTA)
Chairperson:
Dr Chinu Agarwal, Phd
Prof. Department of Psychology: SAM Global University
International Speakers:
Visiting Professor, University of Southampton, UK
AVATAR VR Assisted Therapist, BABCP
Assistant Professor, Digital Health, University of Roehampton, UK
Family Therapist, Switzerland
CBT Therapist, U.S. Army
Senior Research Scientist/ Director of Awarefy Mental Research Institute
Awarefy Inc., Japan
Associate Professor of Psychology
Institute of Education, Shinshu University, Japan
4:30 PM – 4:45 PM | VALEDICTORY SESSION
Theme: Reflections, Acknowledgements, and the Road Ahead
Vote of Thanks:
Medical Practitioner | Cord Cutting Facilitator | Preventive Healthcare Expert
4:45 PM Onwards | TEA BREAK
To align with the Government of India’s Digital Health and Mental Wellness priorities by leveraging Artificial Intelligence to build an accessible, ethical, and resilient mental health ecosystem — promoting holistic wellness, emotional intelligence, and societal well-being for all.
Empower Innovation: Showcase indigenous AI-driven tools aligned with ABDM & NMHP. Foster Collaboration: Bring policymakers, researchers, and startups together to co-develop mental wellness frameworks. Enhance Accessibility: Enable affordable digital mental health interventions for schools, workplaces & rural India. Influence Policy: Advocate ethical and secure AI applications consistent with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023. Encourage R&D: Promote AI-enabled screening, counseling, and behavior-tracking innovations.
The Global Summit on AI for Mental Health envisions an inclusive and technology-enabled future for mental wellness. It aims to build a collaborative ecosystem aligning AI innovation, public policy, and mental health advocacy — in sync with the Government of India’s vision under ABDM, NMHP, Digital India, and the National Suicide Prevention Strategy.
The Global Summit on AI for Mental Health embodies India’s vision to integrate technology, policy, and compassion in addressing one of humanity’s most urgent public health priorities — mental well-being.
As we move forward, India must intensify awareness efforts, expand specialized workforce training, and accelerate investments in digital and AI-driven mental health solutions that are affordable, accessible, and inclusive.
A mentally resilient India is not only essential for individual wellness but also a cornerstone for economic productivity, social harmony, and national progress. Realizing this vision demands a whole-of-society approach — where government, industry, academia, and civil society unite to make mental healthcare universal, stigma-free, and driven by empathy and innovation.
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