Artificial Intelligence a key component to improve governance: LG Sinha

STC NEWS DESK
SRINAGAR, AUGUST 22 (STC): Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has stated that over the past decade, administrators and technocrats have played a role in driving systemic changes. He said technology is changing rapidly, and the system must adapt continuously. He identified artificial intelligence as a key component of future planning and implementation.
The Lieutenant Governor stated this at the Centrifuge Innovations and Public Systems (CIPS) Award Ceremony, organized in collaboration with the Jammu and Kashmir Institute of Management, Public Administration, and Rural Development.
The CIPS Awards aim to acknowledge the work of innovators, technocrats, and administrators who have contributed through technology-driven solutions in public service delivery. The event recognized efforts that have helped streamline services and improve access for citizens.
Citing the launch of the Apple iPad in 2010 and Google’s experiments with driverless vehicles around the same time, he noted the scale and pace of technological development globally. He then pointed to a shift in the Indian governance approach post-2014, when Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the use of innovation and technology in government.
He said that citizen-driven policymaking should guide future decisions. He cited the example of how mid-day meal distribution for children has been managed with the help of technology, improving efficiency and transparency. He argued that such interventions reflect how digital tools can support governance.
Sinha also spoke about the potential of agriculture and the growing role of AI in the sector. He said efforts should be directed toward supporting agriculturists by equipping them with technology-based solutions that can assist in production, distribution, and market access.

(Straight Talk Communications)