Bihar’s governance machinery got a tech-infused boost at a specialized workshop in Patna, courtesy of the Planning and Development Department’s Evaluation Directorate. Development Commissioner Mihir Kumar Singh curated the one-day event on evaluation paradigms in government, attracting top brass: Additional Chief Secretary Dr. N. Vijayalakshmi, Principal Secretary Mayank Barbede, and Secretary Kanwal Tanuj. AI emerged as the star, with experts brainstorming its integration for smarter administration.
Singh opened with a stark reality check: schemes often fall short of targets due to evaluation shortcomings. His prescription? Unwavering capacity development and daring innovations. ‘Embrace data intelligence, objective reviews, and pioneering efforts to elevate performance,’ he urged.
Spotlighting departmental uniqueness, Dr. Vijayalakshmi described its role in aggregating schemes, ensuring coordination, and producing official GDP figures—essential for macro planning.
The session’s crown jewel was S. Siddharth’s discourse on AI in data handling. He advocated for ‘AI-smart’ officials capable of ethical AI deployment to analyze massive data, discern trends, predict outcomes, and generate foolproof reports. This Patna powwow heralds Bihar’s stride towards a future where AI empowers officials to deliver efficient, forward-looking governance.