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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.
Hans India
25-04-2025
- Business
- Hans India
Steps Toward an AI-Driven Digital Revolution: 300 Officials Engage in Hands-On AI Training on Day Two
• Andhra Pradesh Government's AI revolution: Intensive four-day training for 100 AI Champions and 200 AI Catalysts • Department-wide digital transformation: AI-driven projects to enhance citizen services • Expert collaboration and guidance from Wadhwani Centre for Government Digital Transformation (WGDT) • Goal: Boost efficiency and transparency in governance through digital technologies • End-to-end experiential training: From ideation to Proof of Concept (PoC) Amaravati, April 25, 2025: On the second day of the ongoing high-level training program aimed at government digital transformation through Artificial Intelligence (AI), 100 AI Champions and 200 AI Catalysts from various departments continued their hands-on training. These officials are being specially groomed to drive digital transformation across government sectors using cutting-edge technology. AI Champions will 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 will 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. *The program is structured in three key phases:* *1. In-Person Training Phase:* Over four days, participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of the role of AI in digital transformation, relevant technologies, AI strategy development for government, practical implementation of AI use cases, and managing AI projects. The training is tailored to address the specific needs and challenges of each department. Officials will gain in-depth knowledge on digital strategies, AI project selection and development, service improvement through technology integration, and more. The Andhra Pradesh Government is fully sponsoring the costs of this residential training program. *2. Ideation and Implementation Phase:* After the initial training, teams will move into the ideation and project execution phase. They will be encouraged to develop Proof of Concept (PoC) projects based on innovative digital transformation ideas relevant to their departments, under the guidance of senior officials. WGDT experts and advisors will assist in refining and developing these PoCs. The Department of ITE&C will provide technical support, including infrastructure and developer resources. *3. Final Individual Project Presentation:* All teams will present their PoCs before a jury of government-appointed experts. The most promising projects may be selected for full-scale implementation by the government. WGDT is providing all these services free of cost. Departments are advised to nominate officials who have prior exposure to technology, eGovernance, or IT project implementation, as per the criteria listed. Project ideas must be submitted using the format provided in Annexure-1. The overarching goal of this program is to digitally transform every government department in Andhra Pradesh, deliver better services to citizens, and improve efficiency and transparency in governance. Through this AI training initiative, officials are being equipped with the skills and knowledge necessary to work with emerging technologies and lead the next phase of digital governance. (Issued by:Director I&PR,Dept,AP Secretariat)
Time of India
24-04-2025
- Business
- Time of India
AP govt set to adopt AI for governance transformation
1 2 Vijayawada: Chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Thursday said that Andhra Pradesh is about to enter a new era of governance powered by artificial intelligence (AI), which prioritises smart systems, human-centric solutions, and real-time delivery of services. While upgrading to the new age technologies, Naidu called for humane approach in problem solving and addressing the issues of people. Naidu chaired the two-day workshop on artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML), specifically designed for senior and mid-level bureaucrats. The heads of departments, principal secretaries and special chief secretaries to govt participated in the workshop. The objective of the workshop was to equip officials with comprehensive insights into AI's potential in governance and digital transformative strategies. Naidu observed that despite having best brains in Indian bureaucracy, our systems are making them inefficient. "By rewriting the archaic laws and embracing technology we must build systems which empower governance," he said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Your Finger Shape Says a Lot About Your Personality, Read Now Tips and Tricks Undo The chief minister observed that with the advent of modern technologies, there is no need for hard work. "We have to learn to work smart by efficient use of technologies. Every department should develop AI champions who can identify and lead the adoption of use cases," he said. Earlier, R Chandrasekhar, former Secretary, MEITY and DOT, spoke on the role of AI and technology in governance and said that resolving problems faced by people requires vision and bureaucratic will. "With AI integration, healthcare expenses can be reduced by 50% and agriculture input costs, by 25%, while creating employment opportunities," he said, adding, there is huge scope for drone technology in agriculture as penetration in India is less than 1% compared to 80% in China. The two-day workshop on 'AI and emerging technologies for govt digital transformation' was held in Amaravati in collaboration with the Wadhwani Centre for Government Digital Transformation (WGDT). The CEO of WGDT, Prakash Kumar showcased several innovative case studies on AI tools. The Nipun-AI tool for improving foundational literacy and numeracy in school children, developed for Uttar Pradesh govt, leverages Google technology to listen to children reading aloud and provides feedback on pronunciation.
