The National e-Governance Division (NeGD), under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), in collaboration with the Tamil Nadu e-Governance Agency (TNeGA), organized a Digital India State Consultation Workshop in Chennai on November 28, 2024. This initiative aimed to enhance the understanding of central e-governance initiatives among Tamil Nadu officials and promote AI-driven citizen empowerment.

The workshop focused on equipping state officials with knowledge of central e-governance platforms and fostering state-wide implementation of key initiatives. It provided a platform for Tamil Nadu’s government departments and the State e-Mission Team to explore Digital India tools, such as DigiLocker, API Setu, and OpenForge, and engage directly with senior NeGD officials.

The event was inaugurated by M. Govinda Rao, Director of e-Governance/CEO of TNeGA, and Chitra Vijayan, Joint Director of e-Governance/Joint CEO of TNeGA, along with J L Gupta, Director, NeGD, MeitY, and P. Tina, Joint Director/DRO.

In his keynote address, Govinda Rao emphasized India’s leadership in Digital Public Infrastructure and its potential for transformative applications in Tamil Nadu, particularly through initiatives like API Setu and OpenForge. Chitra Vijayan highlighted the state’s alignment with the Centre’s digital policies to ensure seamless delivery of digital services.

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Discussions also covered AI integration, with Tamil Nadu showcasing its AI-driven projects like E-Paarvai, a revolutionary cataract detection app, and other innovations including GID-based land records surveys, e-Office, CCTNS, and the Namma Gramsabha app. Capacity building and cybersecurity were highlighted as essential verticals.

The workshop facilitated open discussions between MeitY and Tamil Nadu officials to address implementation challenges, share feedback, and identify opportunities for replicating successful projects. It is part of a series of state consultations by NeGD to promote knowledge sharing, standardization of digital assets, and partnerships for emerging technologies under the Digital India Programme.

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