20-05-2025
IIT-K starts training on data-driven governance for govt officials
Lucknow: IIT- Kanpur, through a joint initiative of the Department of Economic Sciences and the Wadhwani Centre for AI Policy and Outreach, has launched a five-day
titled "Technology, Economics and
: A Training on
." The programme is sponsored by the
(NCGG).
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Held from May 19 to 23, the training is tailored for senior govt officers, including directors and deputy secretaries from various ministries and departments of the Government of India.
Prof. Manindra Agrawal, director of IIT-K said, "This training designed for officers involved in public policy is an apt step toward enabling data-driven governance. While this is the first event under the aegis of Wadhwani School of AI and Intelligent Systems, we hope this marks the beginning of many such joint initiatives and continuous interactions that will lead to impactful outcomes."
He also encouraged participants to explore the IIT-K campus and engage with faculty members during their stay. Shri Surendra Bagde, director general of NCGG, emphasized the growing role of technology in governance and policy-making. "Collaborative training initiatives like this are essential to prepare officers for the demands of a data-centric governance environment. This programme marks the beginning of an ongoing partnership, and we hope it sets a benchmark for future training efforts," he noted.
