**Executive Summary**
The third day of Sādhana Saptah 2026, scheduled for 4 April 2026, focuses on the role of emerging technologies in governance through a series of expert-led webinars. These sessions aim to educate public officials on leveraging quantum computing, digital infrastructure, and artificial intelligence to enhance decision-making and public service delivery. Key activities include four specific presentations by government advisors, academic experts, and departmental divisions.
**Key Points / Main Content**
**Quantum Technology Strategy**
* **India's International Engagement:** Prof. Ajay Kumar Sood will discuss the national strategy for quantum computing, communication, and sensing (10:30 AM – 11:30 AM).
* **National Objectives:** The session focuses on building indigenous capabilities and utilizing quantum technology to transform governance, security, and research.
**Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI)**
* **Inclusive Growth:** Dr. Arvind Gupta will explore how digital highways and DPI can bridge the digital divide between urban and rural India (12:00 PM – 1:00 PM).
* **Service Accessibility:** Emphasis is placed on ensuring equitable access to technology-enabled services and enhancing last-mile connectivity.
**AI and Civil Infrastructure**
* **Predictive Maintenance:** Mr. Shantanu Choudhary will detail the use of AI for monitoring critical assets like roads, bridges, and public buildings (3:00 PM – 4:00 PM).
* **Operational Efficiency:** The session aims to demonstrate how AI-driven analytics can reduce maintenance costs, enhance safety, and extend the lifespan of public assets.
**Modernization of Postal Services**
* **Digital Address DPI:** The DAC Division of the Department of Posts will present a session on unique, verifiable digital addresses (10:00 AM).
* **Cross-Sector Applications:** The session highlights how digital addressing improves efficiency in emergency services, financial inclusion, and last-mile delivery.
**Impact Analysis**
**Public Officials and Central Ministries**
**Impact**
Officials will gain specialized knowledge on how emerging technologies can be applied to governance to improve decision-making and citizen-centric services.
**Action Required**
Attend the scheduled webinars on 4 April 2026 and host specialized sessions within their respective departments to showcase technology applications.
**India’s Technology Research and Academic Sector**
**Impact**
The event facilitates a platform for academia and global experts to share insights and align research with national governance goals.
**Action Required**
Contribute expertise during the sessions to help build indigenous capabilities in critical domains like quantum technology and AI.
**General Public (Citizens)**
**Impact**
Citizens are positioned as the ultimate beneficiaries of improved service delivery, better-maintained infrastructure, and enhanced financial inclusion resulting from these technological adoptions.
**Action Required**
No direct action required; benefits are realized through the government’s implementation of more efficient, tech-driven public services.
Key Entities Referenced
Sādhana Saptah 2026: An initiative focused on technology-led governance, hosting expert webinars on quantum technology, AI, and digital infrastructure to improve public service delivery.
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions: The primary ministry responsible for organizing the Sādhana Saptah event and hosting specialized webinars on technology applications in governance.
Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI): A central framework discussed during the event for reshaping governance and bridging the digital divide through initiatives like 'Digital Highways' and 'Digital Address'.
Prof. Ajay Kumar Sood: The Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India, who leads the discussion on the national strategy for quantum technologies and international engagement.
DAC Division, Department of Posts: The specific division responsible for presenting the 'Digital Address' initiative as a tool for transforming postal service delivery and financial inclusion.
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Sādhana Saptah 2026 Day 3: Expert Webinars on
Quantum Technology, Digital Infrastructure and
AI
The third day of Sādhana Saptah 2026 will focus on
Technology with expert-led webinars scheduled for 4 April
2026
Central Ministries and Departments to also host specialised
webinars on technology applications in governance
Posted On: 03 APR 2026 6:07PM by PIB Delhi
3rd April, New Delhi: The third day of Sādhana Saptah 2026 will continue to focus on Technology, with
expert-led webinars scheduled for 4 April 2026. The sessions will explore India's approach to emerging
technologies including quantum computing, digital infrastructure and artificial intelligence. Experts from
government, academia and other global experts will share insights on how these technologies can
strengthen governance and improve public service delivery.
Central Ministries and Departments also will host specialised webinars to showcase technology
applications in governance. The sessions are designed to help public officials understand and use new
technologies for better decision-making and citizen-centric service delivery.
Key Highlights of the Day (4th April, 2026):
1. Prof. Ajay Kumar Sood:
Topic: India's International Technology Engagement Strategy for Quantum
Time: 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Prof. Sood (Principal Scientific Adviser, Government of India) will discuss India's strategy on quantum
technologies, covering quantum computing, quantum communication and quantum sensing. The session
will highlight how these technologies will transform governance, security and research, along with India's
international collaborations and plans to build indigenous capabilities in this critical emerging domain.
2. Dr. Arvind Gupta:
Topic: Building Digital Highways: Infrastructure for a Connected, Inclusive Bharat
Time: 12:00 PM to 1:00 PMDr. Gupta (Head & Co-founder, Digital India Foundation) will explore the foundational role of digital
infrastructure in enabling inclusive growth and citizen-centric service delivery. The session will focus on
how Digital Public Infrastructure is reshaping governance, enhancing last-mile connectivity and bridging
the digital divide to ensure equitable access to technology-enabled services across urban and rural India.
3. Mr. Shantanu Choudhary:
Topic: Capacity Building for AI-Enabled Predictive Maintenance of Civil Infrastructure
Time: 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Mr Choudhary (Professor, IIT Delhi) will discuss how Artificial Intelligence can be used for predictive
maintenance of critical civil infrastructure such as roads, bridges and public buildings. The session will
provide insights into how AI-driven analytics can improve infrastructure monitoring, reduce maintenance
costs, enhance safety and extend the lifespan of public assets through data-driven decision-making.
4. DAC Division, Department of Posts:
Time : 10 AM
Topic: Digital Address DPI: Transforming Governance and Postal Service Delivery
The DAC Division will present how Digital Address as a Digital Public Infrastructure is revolutionising
postal services and governance by providing unique, verifiable digital addresses. The session will
highlight applications in last-mile delivery, emergency services, financial inclusion and citizen service
delivery, demonstrating how this innovation enhances efficiency and accessibility across sectors.*****
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