## Summary of National eGovernance Division (NeGD) Capacity Building Initiatives in Andhra Pradesh
This document summarizes the capacity building and training projects undertaken by the National eGovernance Division (NeGD), under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), in Andhra Pradesh, as outlined in Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 4562, answered on August 20, 2025.
**Key Activities and Initiatives:**
* **Objective:** To enhance digital governance capabilities of government officials at all levels through skills-based training.
* **Training Programs (December 2023 - July 2025):** NeGD conducted eight programs in Andhra Pradesh, hosted at the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Visakhapatnam and the National Academy of Customs, Indirect Taxes & Narcotics (NACIN), Palasamudram.
* **Program Breakdown:**
* Three programs on Managing Large Digital Transformation Projects.
* Three programs on Applications of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning.
* Two programs on IT Project Management & eGovernance.
* **Ongoing Initiatives:** Four training programs are conducted annually at IIM Visakhapatnam for the next three years (starting December 2023).
* **Funding:** No separate funds have been specifically allocated for Andhra Pradesh for these capacity-building initiatives.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology: The Indian government ministry responsible for electronics and information technology policy.
National eGovernance Division (NeGD): A division responsible for conducting capacity building and training programs to strengthen digital governance capabilities.
Andhra Pradesh: A state in India where capacity building and training projects are being conducted.
SHRI B K PARTHASARATHI: Member of LOK SABHA who raised the question about National eGovernance Division in Andhra Pradesh
SHRI BASTIPATI NAGARAJU: Member of LOK SABHA who raised the question about National eGovernance Division in Andhra Pradesh
SHRI JITIN PRASADA: Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology
Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Visakhapatnam: An Indian business school in Andhra Pradesh hosting capacity building programs.
National Academy of Customs, Indirect Taxes & Narcotics (NACIN), Palasamudram: Academy hosting capacity building programs in Andhra Pradesh.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4562
TO BE ANSWERED ON: 20 .08.2025
NATIONAL E-GOVERNANCE DIVISION IN ANDHRA PRADESH
4562. SHRI B K PARTHASARATHI:
SHRI BASTIPATI NAGARAJU:
Will the Minister of ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY be pleased to state:
(a) the details of the capacity building and training projects undertaken by the National e-
Governance Division (NeGD) specifically in Andhra Pradesh in the recent years;
(b) whether the Government has plans to host more such capacity building and training
programmes in Andhra Pradesh and if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;
(c) the details of the number of new capacity building projects planned for the said State;
(d) whether the Government proposes to make such programmes an annual or regular training
initiative and if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; and
(e) the details of the funds allocated or proposed to be allocated for these capacity building
initiatives in Andhra Pradesh?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF STATE FOR ELECTRONICS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
(SHRI JITIN PRASADA)
(a) to (e): The National e-Governance Division (NeGD), under the Ministry of Electronics and
Information Technology (MeitY), is responsible for conducting capacity building and training
programmes to strengthen digital governance capabilities at all levels of government. These
initiatives focus on enhancing the skills of government officials through advanced, role-specific,
and technology-oriented training. Between December 2023 and July 2025, NeGD conducted eight
such programmes in Andhra Pradesh, hosted at the Indian Institute of Management (IIM)
Visakhapatnam and the National Academy of Customs, Indirect Taxes & Narcotics (NACIN),
Palasamudram.
The programmes which were conducted included:
• Three programmes on Managing Large Digital Transformation Projects for central and state
government officers responsible for overseeing and implementing digital transformation and
digital governance initiatives;
• Three programmes on Applications of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for
officers managing projects involving emerging technologies;
• Two programmes on IT Project Management & e-Governance.Since December 2023, four training programmes are being conducted each year at IIM
Visakhapatnam, for next three years. No separate funds have been allocated specifically for
Andhra Pradesh for these capacity-building initiatives.
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