The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), under its Digital India Vision, has launched a 5-day intensive training programme titled ‘Managing Large Digital Transformative Projects’ at the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Visakhapatnam. Organized by the National e-Governance Division (NeGD) from November 25 to 29, 2024, this initiative is aimed at enhancing the capacity of officials from various Central and State Government departments across the country.
A total of 24 officers representing Central Line Ministries and States/UTs, including New Delhi, Maharashtra, Chandigarh, Karnataka, Haryana, Odisha, Assam, Hyderabad, Nagaland, and Punjab, are participating in the programme. The event was inaugurated by Shri Dinesh Didel, Director, NeGD, MeitY, who emphasized the importance of capacity building in successfully managing large-scale digital projects.
The training is designed to address the challenges of managing complex digital transformation initiatives and aims to foster a shared vision for Digital India. The programme delves into key areas such as Government as a Platform, Digital Public Infrastructures (DPIs), IT Project Management, Government Process Reengineering, Digital Product & Design Thinking, and the Digital Marketing of Public Services.
This initiative is part of MeitY’s broader Capacity-Building Scheme under the Digital India Programme, which seeks to equip government officials at all levels with the necessary skills to conceptualize, design, lead, and implement e-Governance projects. Vigorous efforts have been made to reach a wide spectrum of officials and empower them with relevant expertise, ensuring the continued success of India’s digital governance initiatives.
