Mumbai, 29 May 2026: Pan IIT Alumni India (PIAI), the umbrella organisation representing more than 500,000 IIT alumni worldwide, has soft-launched Pan IIT AI Niti (Pariniti), a new think tank focused on shaping India’s artificial intelligence policy and ecosystem.
The initiative was unveiled at a gathering held at Bombay Gymkhana and aims to serve as an independent platform bringing together experts from across the AI value chain. The think tank will focus on areas including semiconductors, energy, cloud infrastructure, data centres, algorithms, governance, and AI applications.
Speaking on the occasion, Prabhat Kumar, Chairman of Pan IIT Alumni India, said, “Pan IIT AI Niti (Pariniti) is a significant step towards building India’s thought leadership in Artificial Intelligence. Through this initiative, Pan IIT Alumni India aims to bring together IIT alumni, industry leaders, researchers, and policymakers to contribute towards responsible AI growth, innovation, and nation building.”
According to the organisation, Pariniti will be chaired by the Chairman of Pan IIT Alumni India, with subject matter experts from the IIT alumni network serving as core members. The think tank will operate through five to six specialised verticals, each focusing on a critical aspect of the AI ecosystem.
Around 50–60 professionals, including CEOs, CXOs, startup founders, venture capital partners, senior civil servants, and academics, are expected to be inducted as members following a selection process.
Pan IIT Alumni India has appointed Praxis Global Alliance, an Indian management advisory firm led by IIT alumni, as the Think Tank Partner and Knowledge Partner for Pariniti. The firm will support research, data analysis, discussion frameworks, and the development of white papers, policy briefs, and opinion pieces. The organisation stated that all intellectual property generated through the think tank’s work will remain with Pan IIT Alumni India.
The think tank plans to hold monthly online meetings with smaller working groups. Discussions will be documented and translated into policy recommendations and insights intended for government agencies, industry stakeholders, and the broader public.
Prabhat Kumar, Chairman of Pan IIT Alumni India, further added, “Pan IIT has always been a bridge between talent, policy, and execution. Pariniti will take that legacy forward – by turning IIT alumni expertise into real-world policy influence and market reality checks for policymakers.”
The launch event was attended by IIT alumni, industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and representatives from the investment community.
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