At the 29𝐭𝐡 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐞-𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞, in Jaipur. The dialogue centered on how we can bridge the gap between emerging technology and public service delivery to create a more resilient and inclusive future.
Ms. Charu Malhotra, Co-founder & Managing Director, Primus Partners moderated the session. A distinguished panel of leaders who shared transformative insights on Rajasthan’s AI-driven governance journey:- 
• Dr. Ravi Kumar Surpur, IAS, Secretary, DoIT&C, Govt. of Rajasthan, emphasized a "problem-first" approach for innovators, urging startups to deeply understand ground-level challenges before developing solutions. He highlighted the government's commitment to facilitating direct procurement from startups to foster impactful AI-driven innovation.
• Shri Himanshu Gupta, IAS Commissioner IT, highlighted Rajasthan’s rapid strides in AI adoption and world-class infrastructure. The state is firmly positioning itself as a leader in public-oriented AI technologies while prioritizing data privacy.
• Shri Abhishek Surana, IAS, District Collector & Magistrate, Churu, showcased how we are integrating AI and entrepreneurship into education. With over 50% female participation in boot camps and the launch of the AI-powered 'Digital Sakhi' initiative, we are driving inclusive digital literacy.
• Shri Qummer Ul Zaman Choudhary, IAS, District Collector & Magistrate, Bharatpur, stressed the need for dedicated AI applications in urban and rural sectors—ranging from municipal efficiency and infrastructure monitoring to revolutionizing agriculture through data-driven insights.
The vision is clear: by aligning startup ecosystem with actual governance needs and fostering a mindset of practical innovation, we can build robust, scalable systems that serve both our citizens and the global market.