The three-day 'AI Champions for Digital Governance' summit, being organised by ITDC, in collaboration with SCOPE, and LBSNAA, was inaugurated in New Delhi. The event aims to build practical AI capabilities for leadership in the governance and public sectors.

In her keynote address, Smt. S. Radha Chauhan, Chairperson of the Capacity Building Commission, stated: "AI is no longer just a skill but an essential requirement for governance. The real challenge lies in understanding where and why to apply it to solve meaningful problems. Success hinges on quality data, human judgment, and responsible use."

The inaugural session was attended by Shri Vivek Aggarwal, Secretary, Ministry of Tourism and Culture; Shri Ganesh Shankar Mishra, Joint Director, Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA); Shri Atul Sobti, Director General, SCOPE; and Smt. Mugdha Sinha, Managing Director, India Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC).