Agartala, May 23: Tripura has implemented paperless administration reducing both time and cost for file processing, Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha said on Friday.
Taking part in the Ministerial Session on 'IT for Ashtalaxmi: Beyond the Bits and Bytes, Into Al and 5G' organised by Ministry of DoNER as a part of Rising Northeast Investors Summit at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, the Chief Minister said, “the State has implemented paperless administration, reducing the time required to dispose of files from 9 days to 3 days and saving over Rs.50 crore per year. This digital transformation has enhanced transparency, efficiency, and accountability in our administration.”
Speaking at the event, the Chief Minster also highlighted the state’s progress in expansion of 5g network.
“Tripura has made significant progress in 5G deployment, with all towns and 583 villages already connected. The State has also framed policies to support telecom infrastructure development, including the Information Technology Policy 2022 and Data Centre Policy 2021. Tripura has allocated land for Data Centres, including one to Airtel for entire Eastern & North-East India in Agartala,” he said.
The Chief Minister urged all stakeholders to prioritize digital literacy, equip our youth with future skills, and build inclusive infrastructure.
“By working together, we can shape a future where AI and 5G shall drive Growth, Innovation, and Prosperity for all the States of the Ashtalaxmi,” he noted.
The Chief Minister invited all the investors, Industry and business leaders to invest in all potential sectors.
In the event, Dr. Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani, MoS, Ministry of Rural Development & Communication, Chief Secretary, Government of Manipur, Investors, Industry & Business Leaders were present.
Addressing the delegates, the Chief Minister stated that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given very meaningful nomenclature to the North Eastern Region of 8 States as Ashtalakshmi. These 8 States are gifted with natural beauty and abundant resources. They truly represent Goddess Lakshmi, embodiment of the multifaceted blessings of wealth, knowledge, strength, and prosperity.
In this programme, the Chief Minister congratulated Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region for organizing this important event.
He stated while 5G can transmit information quickly and at low latency, AI minimises operational complexity by utilising efficient algorithms to automate a wide range of process meaning more speed, efficiency and cost saving. It is a symbiotic relationship between 5G & AI. As AI expands, the cost of connectivity continue to decline.
The convergence of 5G & AI, is not just about speed, it is going to cater the demands of next generation activities. The powerful combination of 5G & AI- means greater innovation opportunities and some very interesting applications. Deploying AI applications at the edge with 5G, brings opportunities across industries including smart manufacturing, smart cities, media, retail logistics, automated ware houses, agriculture, healthcare, education, tourism, heritage conservation, disaster management, good governance, through commercial drone- rescue operation, thermal imaging, aerial inspection, surveys, tracking and more.
The Chief Minister further added, by embracing AI and 5G, we can unlock new avenues for growth, innovation, and prosperity. 5G technology is not just an evolution of mobile networks; it's a revolutionary enabler of socio-economic transformation. With data transmission speeds of up to 10 GBPS (Giga byte per second) and latency of under 1 millisecond, 5G can support over 1 million devices per square kilometer, opening up new possibilities for our region.
There are several applications based on AI and 5G in the real world which can be harnessed by all the North-Eastern States in the fields of -- Precision Agriculture, where AI-powered weather alerts and IoT-enabled soil sensors can increase crop yields by 15-20%, ensuring food security and rural prosperity.
In the field of Cultural and Creative Economy – where, 5G can empower artisans to showcase their products in immersive virtual storefronts and 3D marketplaces, benefiting 7 lakh artisans in the North -Eastern region, Education where, 5G-enabled classrooms can deliver real-time, interactive education, breaking geographical barriers and improving learning outcomes, Healthcare where, AI-powered telemedicine platforms can analyze patient vitals, medical history, and radiology scans in real-time, providing accurate preliminary diagnoses. Imagine, medical student emerged virtual reality environment, experiencing surgeries as if they were present.
He added, recently, organized a workshop on "AI for Good Governance: Driving Transparency, Efficiency & Impact" in collaboration with the National e-Governance Division and the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India.
This workshop highlighted the potential of AI in governance, including Enhancing Decision-Making, where AI can analyze vast amounts of data, providing insights that can inform policy decisions, Improving Service Delivery, where AI-powered chatbots can provide citizens with quick and efficient access to public services, Promoting Transparency and Efficiency, where AI can automate routine tasks, freeing up resources for more critical tasks.
He stated, as we move forward, we plan to leverage AI and 5G to drive growth, innovation, and prosperity in all the North-eastern States, so as to -Develop Dedicated Infrastructure to support AI and 5G development, Introduce Single-Window Digital Platform to simplify access to public services through a digital interphase, Launch Department-Specific AI Pilot Projects to demonstrate the potential of AI in various departments.