A brochure showcasing AI-powered projects and proof-of-concepts (PoCs) developed by NIC released.
A Tech-Boot Camp on Empowering Governance through AI Capabilities was held at the Odisha State Centre of National Informatics Centre (NIC), Bhubaneswar. This Workshop on uses of Artificial Intelligence in e-Governance was witnessed by the participation of over 100 senior officers from the Government of Odisha and the Government of India.
In her inaugural address, Anu Garg, IAS, Development Commissioner-cum- Additional Chief Secretary, Planning & Convergence and Water Resources Department, Government of Odisha, underscored the transformative role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in strengthening citizen-centric services across the State. She emphasized the potential of AI in simplifying official tasks such as noting, drafting, preparing presentations, and proposal writing, thereby enabling greater efficiency and innovation in governance. Addressing the participants, she also underlined that everyone has a vital role to play in leveraging AI technology for strengthening governance support.
Delivering the keynote, Shri Timothy , DDG & State Coordinator, NIC, New Delhi shared his experiences with AI applications and highlighted critical considerations such as legal compliance, privacy safeguards, transparency, and ethical responsibility while deploying AI technologies.
The program concluded with a vote of thanks by Dr. Pabitranand Patnaik, Additional SIO, while Shri Jayanta Kumar Mishra, Head, Training Division, coordinated the day’s proceedings.
News By Giridhari Lal Sarangi, Photo News Times.
