MeitY Conducts National Digital Transformation Training for Govt Officials

The sessions combined academic lectures from IIMA faculty with practical case studies, hands-on group activities, and scenario-based simulations.

In a decisive step towards strengthening India’s Digital India Vision, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), through its National e-Governance Division (NeGD), has organized an intensive four-day capacity-building programme on “Digital Transformation of the Organization & Economy”. Held from August 11 to 14, 2025, at the prestigious Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad (IIMA), the programme brought together 27 senior and mid-level officers from Central Ministries and State/UT administrations across the country.

Participants included officials from a diverse set of regions—Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, New Delhi, Lakshadweep, Madhya Pradesh, Puducherry, Rajasthan, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh, and West Bengal—reflecting the nationwide reach and inclusivity of the initiative. This training is part of MeitY’s larger mission to equip government personnel with advanced skills and knowledge to lead digital governance reforms effectively.

Inauguration and Keynote Insights

The programme was formally inaugurated on August 11, 2025, by Shri Rajnish Kumar, Chief Operating Officer and Director at NeGD. In his keynote address, Shri Kumar underscored India’s pioneering achievements in building Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) around three core pillars—digital identity, digital payments, and secure data exchange. He emphasized that India’s approach to digital transformation is deeply citizen-centric, aiming to enhance transparency, efficiency, and accessibility of government services.

Shri Kumar urged participants to focus on developing robust case studies, practical policy frameworks, and measurable impact assessments that could serve as roadmaps for scaling digital transformation efforts. He highlighted how DPI, coupled with emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, could redefine service delivery and accelerate socio-economic development.

Comprehensive Curriculum for Holistic Learning

The training programme’s curriculum was carefully designed to give participants a broad yet practical understanding of the digital economy and governance in the age of rapid technological change. The modules covered:

• Responsible Digital Transformation: Ensuring inclusivity, ethics, and sustainability in technology adoption.

• Data-Driven Decision-Making: Using analytics and data insights to improve policy planning and service delivery.

• Inclusive and Citizen-Centric Service Delivery: Designing systems that reach every section of society, including marginalized groups.

• Strategic Use of Emerging Technologies: Exploring AI, blockchain, and other innovations to improve governance outcomes.

The sessions combined academic lectures from IIMA faculty with practical case studies, hands-on group activities, and scenario-based simulations. This hybrid approach encouraged interactive discussions, peer learning, and innovative problem-solving.

Building Capacity for Digital Governance

The capacity-building component under the Digital India Programme is a cornerstone initiative aimed at empowering public officials to conceptualize, design, and execute e-Governance projects effectively. MeitY has been working to scale training programmes to reach thousands of officers across the country, ensuring that both Central and State-level institutions are equipped with the competencies required to lead in the digital era.

By nurturing such expertise within government ranks, the programme intends to accelerate the adoption of digital tools in key sectors like healthcare, education, agriculture, and public administration—creating an interconnected, efficient, and responsive governance ecosystem.

As India positions itself as a global leader in digital innovation, initiatives like this training programme not only enhance institutional capacities but also ensure that the benefits of technology-driven governance reach the last mile.