Manipur committed to become digitally empowered state: CM Khemchand Singh
Imphal, Aug 5
Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Wednesday reaffirmed his government's commitment to transforming the state into a digitally empowered, inclusive and future-ready society, saying technology-driven governance and digital innovation are key to ensuring efficient public service delivery and sustainable development.
The Chief Minister inaugurated the first state-level Digital Governance, AI, Cyber Security and Skilling Workshop at the Civil Secretariat, Mantripukhri, Imphal.
Addressing the gathering, Khemchand Singh said that collaboration with Microsoft reflects the government's shared vision of leveraging technology to transform governance, create new opportunities for the youth and improve the lives of every citizen.
He added that the government aims to build a secure, citizen-centric and inclusive digital ecosystem where every citizen, irrespective of location, has access to efficient, transparent and reliable government services.
He said that through technical experts' skilling initiatives, the government intends to equip youth, government officials and entrepreneurs with future-ready skills in Artificial Intelligence, cybersecurity and other emerging technologies. These capabilities, he noted, will generate employment, encourage innovation and promote entrepreneurship across sectors such as agriculture, healthcare, education, tourism and digital services.
Highlighting the importance of trust and security in digital transformation, the Chief Minister said the government remains committed to safeguarding citizens' privacy and security while implementing digital initiatives.
He urged all stakeholders to work together towards building a Digital Manipur that is innovative, resilient and inclusive.
Information Technology Department Secretary Somorjit Salam said that the proposed signing of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Manipur government and Microsoft will mark the beginning of a collaborative framework to explore innovation in digital governance, capacity building, cybersecurity, responsible adoption of Artificial Intelligence and digital skills development.
He further stated that one of the significant features of the partnership is the effort to strengthen digital support for the Manipuri language, making technology more inclusive and accessible for the people of the state.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Good initiative, but I hope they also focus on basic infrastructure like reliable electricity and internet connectivity in remote areas first. Digital empowerment is meaningless if people can't even get stable network. Just saying.
Very encouraging to see MSMEs and local entrepreneurs getting skilling opportunities. The Manipuri language support for technology is especially heartwarming – our culture must grow with technology, not get left behind. 👏
As someone working in tech, I appreciate the emphasis on cybersecurity. It's crucial for public services to be secure before going fully digital. Good to see state governments taking this seriously.
Digital Manipur sounds great on paper. But what about the ongoing internet shutdowns and connectivity issues in the state? We need stable internet first before talking about AI and advanced tech. Hope the CM addresses ground realities.
This is what we need – investing in youth skills and digital governance. The agriculture and tourism sectors in Manipur can really benefit from digital innovation. Let's hope this vision turns into action on the ground. 💪
Nice announcement, but I'm a bit skeptical. We've seen many MoUs signed in the past that never materialize. I'll believe it when I see
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