National e-Governance division hosts state capacity building workshop on emerging technologies in Arunachal Pradesh under the Digital India programme
The National e-Governance Division (NeGD), under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), organised a State Capacity Building Workshop on Emerging Technologies in collaboration with the Government of Arunachal Pradesh. Held on November 5-6, 2024, the workshop is part of NeGD’s ongoing efforts under the Digital India programme to strengthen state capabilities in emerging technologies through its Capacity Building Scheme. These workshops aim to demystify the transformative potential of new technologies for enhancing service delivery and guiding policy development in the evolving digital landscape.
Hosted by the Government of Arunachal Pradesh and NeGD, the workshop was attended by over 150 government officials. The first day featured a leadership training session designed for senior government officers, including the Hon’ble Chief Secretary, Principal Secretary, Commissioners, and Secretaries from various departments, as well as officials from the Department of IT and Communication. On the second day, November 6, 2024, mid-level training for directors and other key officers was conducted.
The workshop’s primary objective was to empower officials with the knowledge and skills necessary to identify and capitalise on emerging technological opportunities that can improve service delivery. During the inaugural session, Shri Manish Gupta, Chief Secretary of Arunachal Pradesh, shared his insights on the application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in governance and administration. He highlighted both the practical benefits and the challenges of integrating AI into government operations, drawing on real-life examples. Shri Gupta reaffirmed the state’s commitment to digital transformation and stressed the potential of AI to enable more responsive and efficient governance.
The workshop, facilitated by the Wadhwani Centre for Government Digital Transformation in collaboration with NeGD, focused on the practical applications of emerging technologies in governance. Discussions centered around leveraging AI and data-driven solutions to optimise government processes and services.
