Smt. Anu Garg, IAS, Development Commissioner & Additional Chief Secretary, Planning & Convergence and Water Resources Departments, Government of Odisha, inaugurated a Tech-Boot Camp on “Empowering Governance through AI” in the presence of senior officials from NIC on 8th September 2025.
The event marked a significant step in leveraging artificial intelligence for governance. On the occasion, a brochure highlighting AI-driven projects developed by NIC was released, showcasing innovative applications of AI in public service delivery, data-driven decision-making, and citizen engagement.
As part of the programme, the newly renovated NIC Training Centre in Bhubaneswar was also inaugurated, creating a state-of-the-art facility to support continuous learning and digital capacity-building. In addition, a special AI workshop was conducted for over 100 senior officials from Central and State Governments, aimed at sensitizing policymakers and administrators on the potential of AI to improve transparency, efficiency, and service delivery in governance.
The Tech-Boot Camp reflects NIC’s commitment to driving next-generation digital transformation in Odisha and across India, ensuring that emerging technologies like AI are harnessed for inclusive and citizen-centric governance.
