Bhubaneswar, April 16: Artificial Intelligence(AI) know-how for Odisha-based officers is now compulsory.
To cope with the worldclass standard governance, the Odisha government has made AI skill mandatory.
To let them cope with the new technoloty of officiating the state government needs all officers to acquire foundational knowledge in Artificial Intelligence (AI).
A notification issued by Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja on April 15 directed all departments to ensure their officers enroll in at least one basic AI course online.
The letter read, “AI has the potential to bring transformative changes in how government functions from making it easy for citizens to interface with Government to predictive analysis, intelligent grievance redressal systems, planning, and monitoring service delivery outcomes”.
According to the directive, officers must complete a foundational AI course within three months. These online courses are available for free on reputed platforms and cover essential AI concepts, tools, and applications.
Further, departments have been asked to designate a nodal officer to oversee implementation, facilitate enrollment, and monitor progress.
Consolidated reports on course completion must be submitted to the Chief Secretary’s office within the stipulated deadline.
