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Times of Oman
26-07-2025
- Business
- Times of Oman
Oman: Digital transformation performance up 80%
Muscat: The Government Digital Transformation Tahawul Programme (2021–2025) has recorded an 80% increase in overall performance since its launch until the end of May 2025. The programme has achieved a notable increase of 19% this year compared to end of first quarter of last year, reaffirming the efficiency of the applicable strategies and levels of progress made in the digital and regulatory framework as an efficient tool for leading digital transformation in the Sultanate of Oman. The average digital readiness of government entities increased to 81% this year, an increase of 7%, recorded in June 2024. The digital infrastructure readiness at the government entities also increased to 86%. A total of 96% of targeted priority services have been simplified, including 381 services whose procedures were simplified through Manjam Labs for government process simplification. Nearly 74% of targeted services of priority have been digitalised. As a result, 48 government establishments have completed over 11.4 million digital transactions from January to May 2025. Dr. Ali bin Amer Al Shizani, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology, who is also Chairman of the Technical Committee of the Government Digital Transformation Programme, said that the results and performance indices of Tahawul programme reflect the collective national efforts and the commitment of the government establishments in steadily heading towards a promising digital government. He also valued the level of institutional integration with the vision and objectives of the programme. He said that the Tahawul programme continues to boost the efficiency of the digital services and improvement of the basic structure and completion of digitalisation of more services.
Times of Oman
26-07-2025
- Business
- Times of Oman
Oman: Digital transformation performance hits 80%
Muscat: The Government Digital Transformation Tahawul Programme (2021–2025) has registered an overall performance of 80% since its launch until the end of May 2025. The programme has achieved a notable increase of 19% this year compared to end of first quarter of last year, reaffirming the efficiency of the applicable strategies and levels of progress made in the digital and regulatory framework as an efficient tool for leading digital transformation in the Sultanate of Oman. The average digital readiness of government entities increased to 81% this year, an increase of 7%, recorded in June 2024. The digital infrastructure readiness at the government entities also increased to 86%. A total of 96% of targeted priority services have been simplified, including 381 services whose procedures were simplified through Manjam Labs for government process simplification. Nearly 74% of targeted services of priority have been digitalised. As a result 48 government establishments have completed over 11.4 million digital transactions from January to May 2025. Dr. Ali bin Amer Al Shizani, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology who is also Chairman of the Technical Committee of the Government Digital Transformation Programme said that the results and performance indices of Tahawul programme reflect the collective national efforts and the commitment of the government establishments in steadily heading towards a promising digital government. He also valued the level of institutional integration with the vision and objectives of the programme. He said that the Tahawul programme continues to boost the efficiency of the digital services and improvement of the basic structure and completion of digitalisation of more services The number of users of the portal of Tahawul totalled 35,746 and the number of applications of services completed through the portal amounted to 3,905 applications. It is worth mentioning that over 1,572 digital transactions have been authenticated through the electronic authentication system, during the first half of 2025.
Time of India
01-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Karnataka records Rs 1.6 lakh crore GST revenue, second highest in country
Bengaluru: The Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST)-Bengaluru zone marked the eighth anniversary of the introduction of Goods and Services Tax (GST) with Karnataka celebrating a significant milestone. The state recorded a robust GST revenue of about Rs 1.6 lakh crore in the financial year 2024-25, securing its position as the second-highest GST-contributing state in the country after Maharashtra. Karnataka's rising tax contribution reflects the state's growing economic activity and expanding taxpayer base. With approximately 10.5 lakh registered taxpayers, Karnataka now ranks fifth among Indian states in terms of GST registration — an indicator of both business growth and increasing compliance. Bengaluru zone, led by chief commissioner (Central GST) Kajal Singh, undertook several measures including the fortnight-long GST Pakhwada to improve collections. Help desks were set up to assist traders, resolve issues, and spread awareness. Key initiatives that were showcased included notification of a structured grievance redressal mechanism, operationalising over 100 facilitation centres for biometric-based Aadhaar authentication, and decentralising processing of new GST registrations. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Free P2,000 GCash eGift UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo You Can Also Check: Bengaluru AQI | Weather in Bengaluru | Bank Holidays in Bengaluru | Public Holidays in Bengaluru Earlier, officials discussed the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in a workshop titled GST @8: Reimagining Indirect Taxation with AI. Prakash Kumar, CEO of Government Digital Transformation at Wadhwani Foundation, discussed the govt's efforts to simplify indirect taxation and explained how AI can revolutionise compliance, policymaking, and governance. The CGST provided commendation certificates to various taxpayers and administrators. Toyota Kirloskar Motor Pvt Ltd, SAP India Pvt Ltd, Texas Instruments (India) Pvt Ltd, TUMUL (Nandini), TVS Motor Company Ltd, Nextleap Aeronautics Pvt Ltd and QNu Labs Pvt Ltd were recognised for their compliance with GST and innovation. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Doctor's Day 2025 , messages and quotes!
Hans India
26-04-2025
- Business
- Hans India
Govt to identify AI champions to spearhead digital transformation initiatives
Vijayawada: On the second day of the high-level workshop on 'AI and Emerging Technologies for Government Digital Transformation', RTGS Secretary Bhaskar Katamaneni on Friday announced that 20 departments will be shortlisted to identify AI Champions, who will undergo a four-day intensive training programme. These departments, selected strategically to cover approximately 80 per cent of government operations, will work in close coordination with the IT Department and WGDT to identify department-specific problems that can be converted into Proof of Concept (PoC) solutions and later scaled into full-fledged implementations. The workshop is being held in collaboration with Wadhwani Centre for Government Digital Transformation (WGDT) at Secretariat. He said that the government envisions that 100 to 150 projects will emerge from this initiative, aimed at improving governance, service delivery, and impact measurement. The process will culminate with these departments submitting their AI-enabled PoCs to a jury comprising senior government officials and industry experts. Digital transformation, driven by emerging technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML), is vital for achieving the Government's vision of 'Minimum Government – Maximum Governance'. The state government recognises the growing need to accelerate AI adoption in internal workflows for efficient service delivery, economic development, and real-time impact analysis. This initiative is inspired by the success of the National e-Governance Plan (NeGP), which two decades ago created a cadre of eGov Champions to drive digital projects. The current programme, drawing on that legacy, aims to empower a new generation of AI leaders capable of integrating advanced technologies ethically and efficiently into public governance. The training includes in-person workshops, mentorship from subject matter experts, and structured project development. Each department will form a team of 3–4 members, including at least one officer at the rank of Director or above who will serve as the AI Champion, and other enthusiastic officers who will be trained as AI Catalysts. With this forward-looking initiative, the Government of Andhra Pradesh reinforces its commitment to place innovation at the heart of governance and service delivery.
The Hindu
25-04-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
‘AI Champions' will undergo four-day intensive training programme, says RTGS official
Top officials from various departments took part in the high-level workshop on 'AI and Emerging Technologies for Government Digital Transformation', on the second day on Friday. The workshop was designed to enhance awareness and capacity among senior and mid-level officers to implement AI-driven innovations across government functions. During the session, RTGS Secretary Bhaskar Katamaneni said 20 departments would be shortlisted to identify AI Champions (Change Agents), who would undergo a four-day intensive training programme. These departments, selected strategically to cover approximately 80% of government operations, would work in close coordination with the IT Department and WGDT to identify department-specific problems that could be converted into Proof of Concept (PoC) solutions, and later scaled to full-fledged implementation, he said. 'The government envisions that 100 to 150 projects will emerge from this initiative, aimed at improving governance, service delivery, and impact measurement. The process will culminate with these departments submitting their AI-enabled PoCs to a jury comprising senior government officials and industry experts,' he said. On the second day, 100 AI Champions and 200 AI Catalysts from various departments continued their hands-on training. These officials were being specially groomed to drive digital transformation across government sectors using cutting-edge technology. AI Champions would serve as key agents of digital change within their respective departments. Their responsibilities include formulating a clear AI strategy, identifying AI projects in collaboration with experts, leading their implementation, assessing relevant technologies, and facilitating upskilling within departments. AI Catalysts would support the digital transformation journey within their departments. Their roles cover project management, knowledge-sharing as subject matter experts, facilitating effective communication and collaboration, supporting capacity-building initiatives, and monitoring and evaluating AI projects.
