Source: This post on Launch of Phase III Capacity-Building Initiatives has been created based on the article “Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology launches Phase III of capacity-building initiatives under Digital India vision”, published in PIB on 11th Sep 2024.
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Recently, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has launched the third phase of its capacity-building initiatives.
Launch of Phase III Capacity-Building Initiatives
1. Launched by : The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY)
Launched under: The Digital India vision
2. Key focus areas include Digital Public Infrastructure, Contract and Procurement Management, AI & ML applications, Managing Digital Transformation Projects, Digital Governance, and Data Management.
3. Aim: To improve the skills of officials from both Central and State governments, with specialized sessions happening across India.
4. The program is managed by the National e-Governance Division (NeGD) under MeitY, in partnership with the National Institute for Smart Governance (NISG) as the training partner.
The training combines theoretical knowledge with real-life case studies to offer a valuable learning experience for officials.
Participants will work with industry experts to develop the skills needed to strengthen Digital Public Infrastructure in their departments.
National e-Governance Division (NeGD)
1. The Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY) created the National e-Governance Division (NeGD) under the Digital India Corporation in 2009.
2. NeGD actively supports MeitY in managing and implementing e-Governance projects.
3. NeGD provides technical and advisory support to central and state government departments.
4. NeGD focuses on managing programmes, developing projects, handling technology, building capacity, and promoting awareness under the Digital India Programme.
5. NeGD develops and manages several national digital platforms, including digiLocker, UMANG and rapid Assessment System, API Setu, Poshan Tracker, Academic Bank of Credits, National AI Portal, Meri Pehchaan, and more.
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