Date: 2025-05-20Category: Not ApplicableState: Union GovernmentCountry: India
Himachal Pradesh Government in collaboration with the National e-Governance Division (NeGD), MeitY conducted a state-level workshop titled “AI for Good Governance: Driving Transparency, Efficiency, and Impact”
On May 20, 2025, the Department of Digital Technologies and Governance (DDTG), Government of Himachal Pradesh, in collaboration with the National eGovernance Division (NeGD) under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), conducted a state-level workshop in Shimla titled "AI for Good Governance: Driving Transparency, Efficiency, and Impact." The workshop, attended by over 100 senior state officials, aimed to enhance AI adoption in governance, emphasizing data-driven policymaking, service delivery optimization, and administrative efficiency. Key topics covered included AI foundations, risk mitigation, adoption strategies, and cyber hygiene. The initiative is part of NeGD's Capacity Building scheme and MeitY's IndiaAI Mission, designed to empower state governments with AI expertise and promote a resilient, inclusive, and ethical AI ecosystem in Himachal Pradesh.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Electronics IT: Government ministry involved in electronics and information technology.
Himachal Pradesh Government: The state government of Himachal Pradesh, India.
National eGovernance Division (NeGD): An organization involved in promoting e-governance initiatives.
MeitY: Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology. This is the acronym used for Ministry of Electronics IT.
AI for Good Governance: Driving Transparency, Efficiency, and Impact: Title of a state-level workshop.
20 MAY 2025: Date the notification was posted.
PIB Delhi: Press Information Bureau, Delhi, the source of the notification.
Department of Digital Technologies and Governance (DDTG): A department within the Government of Himachal Pradesh.
May 20, 2025: Date of the 'AI for Good Governance' workshop.
HP Secretariat, Shimla: Location of the 'AI for Good Governance' workshop.
Artificial Intelligence (AI): A key technology focus of the workshop.
Shri Gokul Butail: Principal Advisor to the Chief Minister, Innovation DTG, Himachal Pradesh.
Smt. Rakhil Kahlon, IAS: Secretary, Digital Technologies and Governance.
Sh. Mohit Chawla, IPS: DIG CID, focused on cyber hygiene and managing AI related risks.
Shri Nipun Jindal, IAS: Director, DDTG.
IndiaAI Mission: A broader initiative of MeitY, related to AI.
Capacity Building (CB): A scheme of NeGD designed to empower state governments in AI governance.
Dharmendra Tewari: Likely an individual involved with the release, but specific role is not defined.
Navin Sreejith: Likely an individual involved with the release, but specific role is not defined.
Release ID: 2130063: A unique identifier for the press release or notification.
Ministry of Electronics & IT
Himachal Pradesh Government in collaboration with
the National e-Governance Division (NeGD), MeitY
conducted a state-level workshop titled “AI for Good
Governance: Driving Transparency, Efficiency, and
Impact”
The event aims to enhance the AI adoption in
governance by sensitizing over 100 senior officials
from various state departments
The workshop included technical sessions on key
themes such as AI foundations, risk mitigation,
adoption strategies, among others
Posted On: 20 MAY 2025 8:25PM by PIB Delhi
The Department of Digital Technologies and Governance (DDT&G), Government of Himachal
Pradesh, in collaboration with the National e-Governance Division (NeGD) under the Ministry of
Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), organized a state-level workshop titled “AI for
Good Governance: Driving Transparency, Efficiency, and Impact” on May 20, 2025, at the HP
Secretariat, Shimla.
The event, part of NeGD’s Capacity Building initiative, aimed to enhance the adoption of Artificial
Intelligence (AI) in governance by sensitizing over 100 senior officials from various state departments. The
workshop underscored the pivotal role of AI in fostering data-driven policymaking, optimizing service
delivery, and improving administrative efficiency.Shri Gokul Butail, Principal Advisor to the Chief Minister, Innovation & DTG, Himachal Pradesh,
highlighted AI’s transformative potential in building a citizen-centric, innovation-driven governance model.
Smt. Rakhil Kahlon, IAS, Secretary, Digital Technologies and Governance, emphasized the strategic
importance of integrating AI into governance to enhance transparency, accountability, and service quality.
She also stressed the need for ethical and inclusive AI deployment.
The workshop included technical sessions on key themes such as AI foundations, risk mitigation, adoption
strategies, tools for smarter public administration, and building robust AI infrastructure. A special address by
Sh. Mohit Chawla, IPS, DIG (CID), focused on cyber hygiene and managing AI-related risks.
Shri Nipun Jindal, IAS, Director, DDTG, delivered the Vote of Thanks, reaffirming the state’s commitment to
digital transformation.
This initiative marks a significant milestone in Himachal Pradesh’s digital governance journey and affirms the
government’s resolve to integrate AI-driven approaches for public service transformation. The workshop
forms part of MeitY’s broader IndiaAI Mission. The Capacity Building (CB) scheme of NeGD is designed to
empower state governments with domain expertise, practical exposure, and best practices in AI governance.
Aligned with this national vision, the program is poised to catalyse the development of a resilient, inclusive,
and ethically sound AI ecosystem tailored to Himachal Pradesh’s governance aspirations.
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Dharmendra Tewari /Navin Sreejith
(Release ID: 2130063)