Special emphasis on increasing efficiency and productivity in government work

Over 100 officers and employees participated in the training; hands-on training boosted officers' confidence.

Raipur, May 13, 2026/The Department of Good Governance and Convergence conducted a one-day phased training program on "Digital Productivity and AI Integration" at the Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT) in Nava Raipur. The program's objective was to enhance the digital competencies of government officials and employees, encourage a technology-based work culture in administrative work, and develop awareness about the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI).

More than 100 officers and employees of the General Administration Department participated in the training program. The program provided detailed information on the usefulness of digital technologies and AI tools in improving efficiency in office work, expediting decision-making, document creation, information condensation, and making work execution more effective.

Information given on the practical use of AI in administrative work

During the program, Dr. O.P. Vyas, Director of IIT, conducted various technical and practical sessions. He provided detailed information on the use of generative AI, its possibilities and limitations, and its usefulness in administrative work. He explained that AI is a tool complementing human intelligence, which can be used to make tasks more organized and effective.

Hands-on training boosts officers' confidence

The training featured interactive and hands-on sessions, where participants demonstrated practical use of AI tools under expert guidance. Officials were provided with hands-on experience in real-world use cases of AI in governance, digital productivity solutions, and the effective use of technology in daily administrative tasks. This instilled confidence in participants to adopt and utilize new technologies.

Special emphasis on responsible and prudent AI use

The program emphasized the responsible and judicious use of AI. Participants were told that while AI is a highly useful and powerful technology, it is not foolproof, so human oversight, critical thinking, and intellectual responsibility are essential when using AI.

The important role of experts and trainers

Mr. K.G. Srinivas, Dean of IIT, and trainers Akanksha Sharma, Prema Patel, Gaurav Sharma, Dr. Shailendra Mishra, and Upendra Agarwal played a key role in the successful completion of the training program. The Department of Good Governance and Convergence expressed its commitment to expand such capacity-building programs in the future and to promote digital innovation and a technology-driven work culture in governance.