A special training programme on Artificial Intelligence (AI) was conducted at the Northern Provincial Chief Secretary’s Office this week (27) to promote the use of AI among public officials.
The training program titled “AI for Transforming Public Service” was conducted by the Presidential Secretariat, in collaboration with the Ministry of Digital Economy.
The program seeks to foster innovation and reform within the public sector through digitalization and AI technology, enhance the efficiency of public service delivery, create pathways for overseas training opportunities, prepare for digital economy policies, improve AI literacy among government officials and develop a new generation of officers aligned with global standards.
The keynote address was delivered by Senior Advisor to the President on Digital Economy, Hans Wijesuriya, while officials from the Presidential Secretariat participated as resource persons.
At the conclusion of the program, internationally recognized certificates of participation were awarded to the attendees.
Governor of the Northern Province N. Vethanayahan, Chief Secretary Tanuja Murugesan, Deputy Chief Secretary, Provincial Ministry Secretaries, Heads of Departments and Executive Officers of public institutions in the Northern Province were present at the event. (Newswire)
