Archive · 19 Aug 2026
Jitendra Singh Calls for AI and Digital Skills in Governance
Jitendra Singh told government officers that technology is changing how governments work.
He said officers should keep learning about artificial intelligence, quantum technology and cybersecurity.
These tools can help the government deliver and monitor programmes more effectively.
He also said officers must continue to respect the Constitution and government institutions.
Singh was speaking to officials taking a 15-day refresher course.
The course includes subjects such as public health, education and digital transformation.
He encouraged the participants to discuss their needs and give honest feedback about the course.
He also said bringing people and ideas from different sectors can improve government work.
Jitendra Singh urged civil servants to keep learning about AI, quantum technology, cybersecurity and digital tools.
He said emerging technologies should help deliver government programmes while preserving constitutional responsibilities and institutional integrity.
The minister addressed participants in a 15-day refresher course for lateral-entry Joint Secretaries, Directors and Deputy Secretaries.
The course covers policy analysis, digital transformation, municipal finance, public health, cybersecurity, education and government communication.
Singh said about 63 officers have entered government through the institutionalised lateral-entry mechanism.
- Who
- Union Minister of State Dr. Jitendra Singh and participants in a refresher course for lateral-entry civil servants.
- What
- Singh urged civil servants to adopt continuous learning and use AI, quantum technologies, cybersecurity and other digital tools for governance.
- When
- Tuesday; the articles do not provide a specific date.
- Where
- New Delhi.
- Why
- Because rapid technological and administrative changes require officers to update their skills and improve the implementation and monitoring of government programmes.
- Speaker
- Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State for Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions
- Training programme
- 15-Day Refresher Course for lateral-entry Joint Secretaries, Directors and Deputy Secretaries
- Technologies highlighted
- Artificial intelligence, quantum technologies, cybersecurity and digital tools
- Course subjects
- Policy analysis, digital transformation, municipal finance, public health, cybersecurity, education and government communication
- Lateral entry
- About 63 officers have entered through the institutionalised lateral-entry mechanism
- Feedback proposal
- Singh suggested candid and anonymous feedback on faculty and course content
- Institutional outreach
- The Indian Institute of Public Administration is being encouraged to expand cooperation with governments, public institutions and elected bodies