Organizer: ITDA (Information Technology Development Agency), Uttarakhand & APAC Media.
Venue: Dehradun (April 2026).
Theme: “Digital Transformation of Uttarakhand through AI and Cyber Security towards Viksit Bharat 2047.”
Key Agency: ITDA (Established in 2001, it is the nodal agency for all IT-related activities in the state under the Department of Information Technology).
Role of ITDA in State Governance
ITDA is not just a technical body but the backbone of the “Apuni Sarkar” portal. This summit highlights ITDA’s transition from providing basic internet connectivity to implementing high-end Artificial Intelligence (AI) solutions for:
- Disaster Management: Real-time landslide and flash flood monitoring (critical for Uttarakhand’s topography).
- Public Service Delivery: Reducing the “Human Interface” to curb corruption, aligned with the Right to Service Act (Uttarakhand).
The “Uttarakhand AI Mission” & First-Mover Advantage
Uttarakhand is one of the few Himalayan states to launch a dedicated AI Mission.
- Objective: To create an ecosystem for startups and academic research in Dehradun and Pantnagar.
- Strategic Goal: Using AI for “Precision Agriculture” in the hills and “Predictive Policing” to manage the massive influx of tourists during the Chardham Yatra.
Cyber Security in a Border State
Given Uttarakhand’s strategic location (bordering China and Nepal), cyber security discussed in the meet is a matter of National Security.
- Cyber Hygiene: The summit emphasized training state employees to prevent data breaches in critical sectors like Power (Hydroelectric projects) and Finance.
Connection to State Schemes (Use these keywords in Mains)
- Apuni Sarkar Portal: 450+ services online.
- Rojgar Prayag Portal 2.0: AI-driven job matching for Uttarakhand youth.
- CM Helpline 1905: Integration with AI for faster grievance sorting.
- ITDA-CALC: Providing affordable IT education at the grassroots level.