**Executive Summary**
Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh has proposed positioning the Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA) as the nodal institution for developing a "Smart Governance" curriculum and building AI competencies among public officials. Announced on April 15, 2026, during IIPA's 72nd Founder’s Day, this vision emphasizes multi-stakeholder collaboration and institutional reforms to integrate technology into India’s administrative framework. Key initiatives include the ₹10,370-crore India AI Mission and the expansion of training reach through Mission Karmayogi.
**Key Points / Main Content**
**IIPA’s Nodal Role and Curriculum Development**
* IIPA is designated to lead the creation of a curriculum for AI-driven "Smart Governance" and serve as a national hub for public sector capacity building.
* The institute is tasked with coordinating with the Capacity Building Commission, DoPT, National Centre for Good Governance (NCGG), LBSNAA Mussoorie, and the Department of Administrative Reforms to design AI-enabled training frameworks.
* Specialized courses, including residential programs for science administrators, have already been introduced.
**Institutional Reforms and Decentralization**
* IIPA membership has been expanded to include younger civil servants, such as Assistant Secretaries, bringing total membership to approximately 11,000.
* To strengthen grassroots administration, the Minister introduced district-level IIPA chapters and district governance indices to foster data-driven governance.
* The institute conducted 129 courses for nearly 6,000 officials in the current year.
**National AI Infrastructure and Digital Initiatives**
* **India AI Mission:** A ₹10,370-crore initiative focusing on research, innovation, infrastructure, and skill development.
* **Computational Power:** The government has provisioned 38,000 CPUs, with plans for 22,000 GPUs to accelerate AI deployment across sectors.
* **Saral AI Portal:** Launched through the Anusandhan National Research Foundation to translate complex technology into citizen-friendly narratives.
**Citizen-Centric Reforms**
* **CPGRAMS:** The grievance redressal system achieved a disposal rate exceeding 95% and moved to a hybrid model combining technological efficiency with human interaction.
* **Mission Karmayogi:** Over 1.45 crore officials are registered on this platform, which provides digital learning content in 23 languages.
**Impact Analysis**
**Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA)**
**Impact**
Positions the institute as the central authority for AI-led administrative training and curriculum design, expanding its influence and membership base.
**Action Required**
Coordinate with the Capacity Building Commission and other partner agencies to develop and implement AI-enabled governance frameworks.
**Public Sector Officials and Civil Servants**
**Impact**
Officials gain access to standardized AI competency training and a vast digital learning library via Mission Karmayogi.
**Action Required**
Register and engage with capacity-building platforms and participate in newly introduced AI-driven training courses.
**Government Departments (DoPT, NCGG, LBSNAA)**
**Impact**
These agencies must transition toward an integrated approach to administrative modernization and technology-led training.
**Action Required**
Collaborate with IIPA to design training frameworks and provide specialized domain expertise for the "Smart Governance" curriculum.
**The Public / Citizens**
**Impact**
Expected to benefit from more efficient, transparent service delivery and simplified access to technological information through the Saral AI portal.
**Action Required**
Utilize platforms like CPGRAMS for grievance redressal and the Saral AI portal to better understand emerging technologies.
Key Entities Referenced
Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA): The nodal institution designated to lead the development of AI-driven 'Smart Governance' curricula and capacity building for public sector officials.
India AI Mission: A ₹10,370-crore strategic national initiative aimed at strengthening India’s AI ecosystem through research, infrastructure, and skill development.
Mission Karmayogi: A national civil services reform program focused on building a future-ready bureaucracy through a massive digital learning and capacity-building platform.
Capacity Building Commission: A primary collaborating body responsible for designing training frameworks and residential programs for AI-enabled governance in coordination with IIPA.
Centralised Public Grievance Redress and Monitoring System (CPGRAMS): A digital platform utilized for citizen-centric administration, featuring AI-enabled grievance redressal with high disposal rates.
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Dr Jitendra Singh proposes curriculum for AI-
Driven 'Smart Governance', Rolls Out Vision for
Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA)
IIPA can coordinate with Capacity Building Commission,
DoPT, National Centre for Good Governance, LBSNAA
Mussoorie and Department of Administrative Reforms to
design training frameworks for AI-enabled governance, says
the Minister
Minister Highlights Integrated AI Initiatives to Transform
Public Service Delivery; Calls for Multi-Stakeholder
Collaboration to Strengthen Governance Training
Addresses IIPA Founder’s Day, Delivers Dr. Rajendra Prasad
Memorial Lecture on “AI for Sushashan”
Posted On: 15 APR 2026 4:20PM by PIB Delhi
Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology; Earth Sciences and Minister of
State for PMO, Department of Atomic Energy, Department of Space, Personnel, Public Grievances and
Pensions, Dr. Jitendra Singh proposed positioning the Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA) as a
nodal institution for building artificial intelligence competencies among public sector officials and
developing a curriculum for AI-driven "Smart governance,” signalling a significant step towards
institutionalising technology-led administrative reforms in India.
Addressing the 72nd Founder’s Day of IIPA here today, on the theme "AI for Sushasan", the Minister said
the institute could coordinate with organisations such as the Capacity Building Commission, the
Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), the National Centre for Good Governance (NCGG),
LBSNAA Mussoorie and the Department of Administrative Reforms to design training frameworks for
AI-enabled governance. Emphasising IIPA’s legacy and academic credibility, he noted that it is uniquely
positioned to prepare a curriculum for AI-driven "Smart governance” and to serve as a national hub for
capacity building in the public sector.
The Minister also outlined institutional reforms at IIPA, noting that its membership has been expanded to
include younger civil servants such as Assistant Secretaries. This move has significantly broadened its
reach, taking total membership to around 11,000. He added that the institute has conducted 129 courses
for nearly 6,000 officials this year, reaffirming its role as a premier centre for training, research, and policy
discourse in public administration.Dr. Jitendra Singh also called for deeper collaboration with the private sector, the armed forces, and public
representatives in governance training, reflecting an integrated and inclusive approach to administrative
modernisation. He noted that specialised courses, including residential programmes for science
administrators, have been introduced in collaboration with institutions such as the Capacity Building
Commission.
Highlighting decentralised governance innovations, the Minister referred to the introduction of district-
level IIPA chapters and district governance indices. These initiatives are aimed at strengthening
administrative capacity at the grassroots level and fostering data-driven governance and best practices
across regions.
As part of the government’s broader digital governance initiatives, the Minister announced the rollout of a
“Saral AI” portal through the Anusandhan National Research Foundation. The portal aims to translate
complex technological advancements into simple, citizen-friendly narratives, enabling the public to better
understand and utilise emerging technologies.
Highlighting India’s strategic push in artificial intelligence, Dr. Jitendra Singh referred to the ₹10,370-
crore 'India AI Mission' as a cornerstone of the country’s digital transformation. He said the mission is
designed to strengthen the national AI ecosystem through investments in research, innovation,
infrastructure, and skill development, reflecting the government’s commitment to leveraging advanced
technologies for inclusive and efficient governance.
The Minister further noted that the Centre has provisioned 38,000 CPUs and later 22,000 GPUs to scale
up AI programmes, a move expected to significantly enhance India’s computational capabilities and
accelerate the deployment of AI-driven solutions across sectors.
Dr. Jitendra Singh further highlighted India’s growing global engagement in Artificial Intelligence, noting
that international collaborations and AI summits have catalysed significant investments and strengthened
the country’s technological ecosystem.
Citing measurable improvements in citizen-centric administration, the Minister said the Centralised Public
Grievance Redress and Monitoring System (CPGRAMS) has achieved a disposal rate exceeding 95 per
cent. He added that the platform has been converted into a hybrid model, ensuring that a human
representative interacts with complainants after grievance resolution, thereby combining technological
efficiency with empathy.
Underscoring the scale of civil services reform, the Minister highlighted the progress of Mission
Karmayogi, stating that more than 1.45 crore officials have registered on the capacity-building platform.
The initiative provides digital learning content in 23 languages, including those listed in the Eighth
Schedule of the Constitution, and aims to create a future-ready, competent, and citizen-oriented
bureaucracy.
Dr. Jitendra Singh’s address underscored the Centre’s broader vision of leveraging artificial intelligence to
enhance transparency, efficiency, and citizen-centric service delivery. With initiatives ranging from the
India AI Mission and Mission Karmayogi to AI-enabled grievance redressal systems and capacity-building
frameworks, the government aims to embed technology at the core of next-generation governance.Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh delivering the 5th Dr. Rajendra Prasad Annual Memorial Lecture
on “AI for Sushasan (Good Governance)”, on the occasion of 72nd Founder’s Day of IIPA at New
Delhi , on Wednesday.
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