Itanagar, Nov 6: A two-day awareness workshop on Emerging Technologies and Artificial Intelligence was conducted by the Department of IT and Communication on November 5 and 6 at State Banquet Hall, Itanagar. The workshop was conducted in collaboration with National eGovernance Division (NeGD), Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), under its Capacity Building Scheme. The main objective of this workshop is to create awareness and equip government officers with the skills to identify high-impact technology opportunities and to facilitate in development of policies and strategies that adapt to evolving digital landscapes, enhancing service delivery. 
The workshop was inaugurated by Chief Secretary and saw an overwhelming participation of more than 150 participants including senior officials, Commissioners, Secretaries and Directors of various departments.
The Chief Secretary shared his insights on the use of Artificial Intelligence in governance and administration, highlighting both its advantages and challenges based on his experiences. He also underscored the state's commitment to digital transformation to enable more responsive and effective policymaking.
The workshop focused on utilizing emerging technologies to improve governance and public service delivery and to explore the potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and data-driven solutions in enhancing government functions. The evolution and emergence of new age technologies like Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, Drones, Censors, Cloud, Blockchain, and other similar emerging technologies have already landed as a means to governance transformation in most disruptive manner. Government can be among the biggest adopter of these technologies to introduce new models of governance. This initiative reflects the Government of Arunachal Pradesh's commitment to promoting, and adopting latest technologies in Governance.

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