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The National e-Governance Division (NeGD) has launched a two-day AI training programme for government officials at IIT Delhi. The initiative aims to enhance digital governance skills among 59 officers from central and state departments. The training covers AI policy, ethics, and real-world applications in public service. This aligns with Digital India’s goal of building institutional capacity for tech-driven governance.

Key Points: NeGD Launches AI Governance Training for Officials at IIT Delhi

  • NeGD and IIT Delhi collaborate on AI governance training
  • 59 officials from central and state departments participate
  • Focus on ethical AI use and digital transformation
  • Aligns with Digital India’s Capacity Building Scheme
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NeGD launches 'AI in Governance' training programme for government officials at IIT Delhi

NeGD and MeitY introduce a 2-day AI in Governance training for 59 government officials at IIT Delhi to enhance digital governance skills.

"This programme prepares officers to lead technology-driven change with confidence and foresight. – Ministry of Electronics & IT"

New Delhi, June 26

The National e-Governance Division (NeGD), under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), has launched a 2-day training programme on 'Artificial Intelligence in Governance' at the Department of Management Studies (DMS), Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Delhi. The programme is being held from June 26 - 27, according to a release issued by the Union Ministry of Electronics & IT.

New Delhi [India], June 26 (ANI): The National e-Governance Division (NeGD), under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), has launched a 2-day training programme on 'Artificial Intelligence in Governance' at the Department of Management Studies (DMS), Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Delhi. The programme is being held from June 26 - 27, according to a release issued by the Union Ministry of Electronics & IT.

The training workshop was inaugurated by Rajnish Kumar, COO & Director, NeGD, Sunil Sharma, Director, NeGD, and Prof Surya Prakash Singh, Head of Department, DMS, IIT Delhi.

A total of 59 government officials from various central ministries, State Departments, and government bodies are participating in this capacity-building initiative focused on the responsible use of artificial intelligence in public governance.

Conducted under the Capacity Building Scheme (CB Phase III) of the Digital India Programme, this programme is designed to enhance the knowledge and preparedness of officers in leveraging AI for improving service delivery, decision-making, and citizen engagement.

It addresses key themes such as AI policy frameworks, ethical and legal considerations, digital transformation strategies, and real-world use cases of AI in governance. The training also features interactive sessions and group exercises aimed at contextualizing AI applications in departmental contexts.

This initiative aligns with the core objective of CB Phase III, which is to build institutional and individual capacities for digital governance across all levels of government. The Capacity Building team at NeGD has played a pivotal role in conceptualizing and coordinating this programme in collaboration with IIT Delhi, ensuring academic depth, practical relevance, and strategic alignment with governance reforms. As India moves toward digitally enabled public services, such programmes are vital in preparing officers to navigate and lead technology-driven change with confidence and foresight, as per the ministry.

- ANI

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Priya K.
This is a fantastic initiative! AI can revolutionize governance if implemented properly. Hope they focus on regional language processing too - most Indians don't interact with government in English. 🇮🇳
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Rahul S.
Good step but will it reach ground level officers? Most govt websites still look like they're from 2005. First fix basic digital infrastructure before jumping to AI.
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Ananya P.
As an IIT Delhi alum, proud to see my institute contributing to nation-building! The focus on ethical AI is crucial - we don't want biased algorithms making important decisions affecting crores of Indians.
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Vikram J.
Hope they teach how to prevent AI scams too! Every day I get fake calls claiming to be from "Income Tax Department". AI should help stop these frauds, not enable them.
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Sunita M.
Training is good but implementation is key. Many govt officers resist new technologies. Need strong leadership to drive this digital transformation. Maybe make AI training mandatory for promotions?
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Karan D.
Great initiative! But why only 59 officers? Should scale this up massively. Every district collector should understand AI basics at least. Digital India needs all hands on deck! 💻

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