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Panaji: The Department of Information Technology, Electronics and Communications has announced the launch of a statewide Goa AI Hackathon aimed at accelerating the use of artificial intelligence in public service delivery. The initiative forms a major part of the Goa AI Mission 2027, which seeks to introduce technology driven solutions to improve efficiency, transparency and citizen focused governance.
Officials stated that the hackathon will encourage innovators, technologists and government departments to work together on practical AI applications that address real administrative challenges. The programme is expected to create tools that can simplify procedures such as verification of scheme applications, identification of incomplete documents and faster delivery of benefits to eligible citizens.
The director of the department emphasised that artificial intelligence has become an essential element of modern governance and must be adopted in an ethical and responsible manner. He explained that the mission launched under the state leadership aims to harness the transformative potential of AI for the benefit of citizens. The hackathon will serve as a platform to design solutions that directly improve the quality and speed of public services.
As part of the process, all government departments, corporations, autonomous bodies and local authorities have been invited to submit problem statements drawn from their routine operations. These statements are expected to highlight areas where AI interventions can bring measurable improvement. After detailed scrutiny, the department will support the development of customised AI tools suited to the specific needs of each agency.
The upcoming hackathon follows the success of the Goa Open Innovation Challenge 2025, which attracted participation from startups and student innovators across the country. That programme received 557 applications and demonstrated the strong interest in technology based governance solutions.
Through the new initiative, the department aims to strengthen its vision of a digitally empowered Goa. By promoting collaboration between government and the innovation community, authorities hope to build sustainable AI systems that make public administration more responsive, accurate and people oriented.
