Agartala witnessed a regional-level awareness programme on artificial intelligence as the Directorate of Information Technology, Government of Tripura, organised an AI-focused workshop. The event was held as part of the preparatory activities leading up to the India-AI Impact Summit 2026, which is expected to bring together policymakers, experts and stakeholders from across India and abroad.
The workshop was organised at Pragya Bhavan and formed an important part of the pre-summit outreach initiatives. The main aim of the programme was to introduce and familiarise officials, professionals and other stakeholders with the growing role of artificial intelligence in governance and public service delivery.
Officials said the session focused on helping participants understand how AI can be used in day-to-day administration and policy planning. Discussions highlighted how emerging technologies are gradually becoming an integral part of government functioning, especially in areas that directly affect citizens.
The workshop also aligned with the Centre’s wider digital transformation agenda, which places increasing importance on technology-driven solutions. In recent years, artificial intelligence has been identified as a key tool to improve efficiency, transparency and decision-making in public administration. Speakers at the programme explained that AI-based systems can help governments respond faster, manage large volumes of data and deliver services more effectively.
Participants were informed that artificial intelligence is already reshaping several important sectors. These include governance, agriculture, healthcare, education and smart administration. In governance, AI is being explored for better data analysis and grievance redressal systems. In agriculture, it is helping with crop monitoring and weather-related advisories. In healthcare and education, AI tools are supporting diagnostics, learning platforms and resource planning.
India has been steadily strengthening its AI framework at the national level. Key initiatives include the IndiaAI Mission, which is being implemented under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology. The mission aims to build a strong ecosystem for artificial intelligence by supporting research, innovation, infrastructure and skill development.
Another major policy initiative guiding India’s AI journey is the National Strategy for Artificial Intelligence, prepared by NITI Aayog. The strategy focuses on using AI as a tool for inclusive and sustainable growth, ensuring that technological benefits reach all sections of society.
Officials said the Tripura workshop was designed to connect these national policies with state-level implementation. By creating awareness at the regional level, the government hopes to prepare officials and institutions to adopt AI-based solutions in a responsible and effective manner.
The upcoming India-AI Impact Summit 2026 is scheduled to be held on February 19 and 20 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The summit is being described as the first global-scale artificial intelligence forum to be hosted in the Global South.
