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Gujarat's AI Revolution: How State Govt is Using Tech to Transform Public Services

The Gujarat government is integrating artificial intelligence across its departments to dramatically speed up administrative processes and service delivery. Under Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel's direction, AI is being deployed in key sectors like crime control, building permissions, and agriculture to enable faster decision-making. The initiative, driven by Gujarat Informatics Limited and the AI Centre of Excellence in GIFT City, includes training over 350 officials and collaborating with 19 startups to develop practical applications. This tech-driven transformation aims to reduce manual work, minimize citizen visits to offices, and enhance overall governance transparency and efficiency.

Key Points: Gujarat Implements AI Across Govt Depts for Faster Services

  • AI slashes task time from days to a click
  • Applications in crime control, agriculture & permits
  • 350+ senior officials trained in AI
  • 19 startups building AI solutions for govt
  • Nodal agency GIL drives e-governance shift
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Gujarat pushes AI in govt Depts to fasten services, decision-making

Gujarat deploys AI in crime, agriculture & citizen services to speed up decisions, cut delays, and improve governance transparency. 350+ officials trained.

"With AI, the way government offices function has changed drastically. Manual processes have reduced, work is faster, and transparency has improved. - Ankit Suthar, Manager of E-Governance at GIL"

Gandhinagar, Feb 26

Government offices in Gujarat are undergoing a major transformation with the introduction of artificial intelligence, marking a new phase in the state's pursuit of efficient and transparent governance.

Tasks that once took several days are now being completed with a single click, signalling a shift towards faster and smarter administrative processes.

To facilitate this initiative, Gujarat Informatics Limited (GIL) has been appointed as the nodal agency, while the AI Centre of Excellence in GIFT City is providing the technological infrastructure to implement AI solutions across government departments.

"With AI, the way government offices function has changed drastically. Manual processes have reduced, work is faster, and transparency has improved," said Ankit Suthar, Manager of E-Governance at GIL.

Under the direction of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, AI applications are being deployed in several key sectors, including crime control, building permissions, agriculture, forestry, and citizen services.

The technology enables departments to make decisions more quickly while reducing the need for citizens to visit offices repeatedly.

"AI is helping to streamline operations and cut down on delays, benefiting both officials and citizens," Suthar added.

The AI Centre of Excellence also collaborates with startups to develop smart solutions for government departments.

Currently, 19 startups are engaged in creating AI-driven applications, while over 350 senior officials across the state have received specialised AI training.

Experts from leading technology companies, including Microsoft, Google, Amazon, and NASSCOM, provide guidance during these sessions, explaining the practical use of AI in public administration.

These measures aim to strengthen Gujarat's administrative efficiency and promote technology-driven governance.

The integration of AI into daily operations reflects the state government's focus on modernising processes while ensuring speed, accountability, and transparency.

GIL, the state government's nodal IT agency, was set up in 1999 to advance e-governance initiatives.

On the other side, the AI Centre of Excellence has trained and incubated more than 1,000 startups and MSMEs to date, with 10 startups currently working directly at the Centre.

- IANS

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Priya S
Training 350+ senior officials is a crucial step. The success of such tech depends on the people using it. Hope the training is practical and ongoing, not just a one-time workshop.
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Vikram M
While the intent is good, I have a respectful criticism. We must ensure data privacy and prevent algorithmic bias. AI in crime control, for example, needs extreme caution and oversight. Transparency in how these AI models work is non-negotiable.
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Sarah B
The collaboration with startups is the most exciting part. It fosters innovation and gives young tech talent a real-world platform. GIFT City becoming an AI hub could be a game-changer for India's tech landscape.
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Rohit P
"Reducing the need for citizens to visit offices repeatedly" – if this actually happens, it will be a huge relief. The biggest problem is running from pillar to post for a simple certificate. Hope the AI systems are user-friendly for people who aren't tech-savvy.
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Karthik V
Great to see focus on agriculture and forestry too. AI for crop prediction, soil health, or forest management can have a massive positive impact. This is where technology truly serves the people.

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