Odisha government makes AI knowledge compulsory for officers
Bhubaneswar(16/04/2025): In a bid to boost digital efficiency, the Odisha government has made it mandatory for all officers to acquire foundational knowledge in Artificial Intelligence (AI).
Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja has directed all departments to ensure their officers enroll in at least one basic online AI course. A notification issued in this regard said, "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.
