To accelerate the integration of Artificial Intelligence in governance, the Department of Information Technology (DIT), Manipur, in partnership with the National e-Governance Division (NeGD) under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India, convened a two-day Sensitization and Capacity Building Workshop on “AI for Good Governance” at the State Academy of Training (SAT), Imphal, on 21st and 22nd August 2025.

The workshop, conducted as a key component of NeGD’s Capacity Building initiative, aimed to enhance the understanding and adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in governance among senior officials of the Government of Manipur. The event witnessed participation from over 50 officers across various departments including all the Deputy Commissioners of the State, reflecting the state’s collective commitment to digital transformation and AI-led innovation in public administration.

Delivering the welcome address, Shri Nambam Deben, Director (IT), Manipur, extended a warm welcome to all participants and acknowledged the presence of the Chief Guest and dignitaries from NeGD. He also conveyed his best wishes for a productive and insightful learning experience for all attendees.

In his keynote address, Shri Thokchom Kiran Kumar, IAS, Secretary (IT), Government of Manipur, underscored the critical importance of AI capacity building as a foundational step towards enhancing governance within the state. He noted that Manipur is actively laying the groundwork for the integration of Artificial Intelligence in areas such as legal case management and GIS-based habitation mapping of villages. These initiatives aim to facilitate more efficient, transparent, and citizen-centric service delivery.

Shri Potsangbam Henry, Head, State e-Mission Team (SeMT), Manipur, conveyed the Vote of Thanks, expressing gratitude to the leadership of the IT Department, NeGD’s support, and the active participation of officers. He emphasized SeMT’s commitment to advancing AI-driven governance in the state.

This initiative represents a landmark in Manipur’s digital governance journey, reaffirming the government’s commitment to adopting AI-driven solutions for transformative public service delivery. Through the Capacity Building (CB) scheme of NeGD, the program equips state officials with domain expertise, hands-on exposure, and proven best practices in AI governance. This effort is set to drive the creation of a robust, inclusive, and ethically grounded AI ecosystem tailored to Manipur’s governance priorities.

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