Officials from several government departments flagged data gaps and storage challenges during a workshop on “AI Implementation and Data Governance” organised by the Nagaland Science Mission under the Department of Science & Technology in collaboration with the All India Management Association.
The second day of the workshop brought together state officials to discuss how artificial intelligence could be applied to governance and public service delivery.
During an open-house interaction with resource persons, officials from departments including Fire & Emergency Services, Treasuries & Accounts, Higher & Technical Education and the Election department pointed to gaps in data management and the need for improved digital infrastructure and streamlined data flow across departments.
Dr Anuja Pandey, Program Director at AIMA, said that high-quality data is essential for effective governance and transparent public services.
Dr (Prof) Sourabh Agarwal, Adjunct Faculty at AIMA, also presented examples of AI applications in governance from other states and outlined a possible roadmap for implementing AI-based systems in Nagaland.
The workshop concluded with closing remarks by Er Onongoto Soleho, Mission Coordinator of the Nagaland Science Mission.