Archive · 5 Aug 2026
Haryana CM, World Bank Discuss AI and Digital Governance Plans
The leader of Haryana, a state in India, met with people from the World Bank.
The World Bank is a big organization that helps countries and states with money and ideas.
They talked about using robots and smart computers, called artificial intelligence, to help the government work better.
The leader wants technology to make life easier for regular people.
One idea they are working on is called an AI Sandbox, where new technology can be tested safely.
This AI Sandbox will be shown to other countries at a big meeting in Korea in October.
The state also has a Family ID card that helps families get government benefits more easily, and they plan to make a newer version called PPP 2.0.
They want to build an AI Gurukul, which is like a special school to teach young people new skills.
They also want to use smart computers to help clean the air in Haryana.
Many companies and startups in Haryana are already excited about technology and joining challenges to create new ideas.
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini met a World Bank delegation in Chandigarh to discuss AI, digital governance, skill development and data-driven administration.
The AI Sandbox developed by the World Bank with the Haryana government will be showcased at the Korea Digital Summit from October 19 to 22.
Saini described the Parivar Pehchan Patra (Family ID) as a key digital initiative and announced plans for a more modern PPP 2.0.
Haryana is seeking World Bank support for an AI and Development Project, including an AI Gurukul to equip youth with future-ready skills.
The Chief Minister proposed a dedicated AI model for Haryana and an Air Quality Decision Support System, and noted around 250 companies and startups joined a recent Innovation Challenge.
- Who
- Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini and a World Bank delegation
- What
- A meeting to discuss Artificial Intelligence, digital governance, skill development and data-driven administration for Haryana
- When
- Wednesday, ahead of the Korea Digital Summit scheduled for October 19-22
- Where
- Chandigarh
- Why
- To ensure the benefits of technology reach citizens directly and make government services more transparent, faster and more effective
- Chief Minister
- Nayab Singh Saini
- Partner Organization
- World Bank
- Meeting Location
- Chandigarh
- AI Sandbox Showcase
- Korea Digital Summit, October 19-22
- Key Digital Initiative
- Parivar Pehchan Patra (Family ID), with planned PPP 2.0 upgrade
- Proposed Projects
- Haryana AI and Development Project with AI Gurukul, dedicated AI model for Haryana
- Air Quality Plan
- Air Quality Decision Support System under the Clean Air Programme
- Innovation Challenge Participation
- About 250 companies and startups