Himachal Pradesh Hosts Workshop on AI for Good Governance
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Himachal Pradesh Hosts Workshop on AI for Good Governance

The Department of Digital Technologies and Governance (DDT&G), Government of Himachal Pradesh, in collaboration with the National e-Governance Division (NeGD) under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), organised a state-level workshop titled “AI for Good Governance: Driving Transparency, Efficiency, and Impact” on 20 May 2025 at the HP Secretariat, Shimla.

The workshop aimed to enhance AI adoption in governance by sensitising over one hundred senior officials from various state departments. It highlighted AI’s role in data-driven policymaking, optimising service delivery, and improving administrative efficiency.

Technical sessions covered themes such as AI foundations, risk mitigation, adoption strategies, tools for smarter public administration, and building AI infrastructure. A special address focused on cyber hygiene and managing AI-related risks.

Officials emphasised AI’s transformative potential for citizen-centric governance and the need for ethical, inclusive deployment. The event is part of NeGD’s Capacity Building initiative under MeitY’s broader IndiaAI Mission, designed to empower state governments with expertise and best practices in AI governance.

Source:Press Information Bureau, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology


The Department of Digital Technologies and Governance (DDT&G), Government of Himachal Pradesh, in collaboration with the National e-Governance Division (NeGD) under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), organised a state-level workshop titled “AI for Good Governance: Driving Transparency, Efficiency, and Impact” on 20 May 2025 at the HP Secretariat, Shimla.The workshop aimed to enhance AI adoption in governance by sensitising over one hundred senior officials from various state departments. It highlighted AI’s role in data-driven policymaking, optimising service delivery, and improving administrative efficiency.Technical sessions covered themes such as AI foundations, risk mitigation, adoption strategies, tools for smarter public administration, and building AI infrastructure. A special address focused on cyber hygiene and managing AI-related risks.Officials emphasised AI’s transformative potential for citizen-centric governance and the need for ethical, inclusive deployment. The event is part of NeGD’s Capacity Building initiative under MeitY’s broader IndiaAI Mission, designed to empower state governments with expertise and best practices in AI governance.Source:Press Information Bureau, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology

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