Ministry Launches Phase III of Digital India Capacity-Building

As part of its ongoing commitment to the Digital India vision, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has launched the third phase of its capacity-building initiatives. These initiatives focus on critical areas such as Digital Public Infrastructure, Contract and Procurement Management, the Application of AI & ML, Managing Large Digital Transformation Projects, Digital Governance, and Data Management. To enhance the capabilities of officials at both Central and State levels, a series of specialized training programmes are being conducted across the country.

The second regional programme of this series focused on ‘Digital Public Infrastructure,’ was inaugurated on 10^th September 2024 at the India Habitat Centre, Delhi. This initiative, spearheaded by the National e-Governance Division (NeGD) MeitY, is in partnership with the National Institute for Smart Governance (NISG)  as the training partner. The programme commenced with 32 participants from Central Line Ministries, Public Sector Undertaking and the other Northen states of the country.

Enhancing skills in Digital Public Goods Projects

NeGD, under MeitY, is at the forefront of implementing Digital Public Goods (DPGs), which are revolutionizing the way citizens access public services. The purpose of this training session is to provide a distinctive and engaging learning opportunity for the officials of the participating organisation. By integrating theoretical concepts with practical case studies and engaging with industry experts, the training provides participants with the required knowledge and abilities to pursue the Digital Public Infrastructure journey in their specific departments.