GHMC, Google join hands to build Gen AI solutions to civic problems
This initiative is part of Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy's vision to transform Hyderabad into Gen AI-enabled city.
A virtual Google Meet was convened on Monday evening to discuss the roadmap for this ambitious project.
The session was attended by MA&UD Secretary Ilambarthi, GHMC Commissioner RV Karnan, IT Additional Commissioner Anuraag Jayanthi and senior representatives from Google. According to the GHMC, this collaboration marks a milestone in GHMC's digital transformation journey. Once tested successfully, these AI tools will be scaled city-wide, enabling Hyderabad to serve as a national model for smart, tech-powered urban living.
GHMC Commissioner RV Karnan highlighted that this partnership with Google is not just a tech experiment but a step toward building a smarter, healthier, and more efficient Hyderabad for all citizens.
The GenAI (advanced AI) pilot will explore futuristic, tech-driven solutions to common urban issues and focus on creating a responsive and intelligent city administration.
Key areas under Google's AI focus include - AI-Enabled Government and Citizen Services, GenAI-Powered Search Bar for Government Websites, Conversational Chatbots and AI Search Tools for Government Employees, AI-Based Citizen Enquiry Classification System, Blockchain-Enabled Verifiable Credentials for G2C Services, AI-Based Tender Evaluation System, Smart Parking Management Using AI, AI for Solid Waste Management Optimization, Automated Form Filling for Public Applications, Real-Time Tracking of Public Buses via Google Maps, AI-Driven Road Safety and Traffic Models, Google Cloud APIs for FHIR-Compliant Health Records, Citywide Health Analytics Platform, AI for Vector-Borne Disease Detection & Prevention, AI Monitoring of Lake Dumping and C&D Waste and 'Many' – An AI Assistant for ASHA workers.
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