Leveraging AI for Governance: My Interaction with NCP General Secretary Mr. Suraj Chavan

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic concept – it is here, shaping the way industries, businesses, and governments function. Recently, I had the opportunity to meet Mr. Suraj Chavan, General Secretary of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), to discuss how AI can be effectively integrated into government operations and how awareness can be created among government employees and party members.

Our discussion was insightful and focused on practical ways AI can transform governance – from improving operational efficiency to enabling better decision-making. Mr. Chavan assured his support for arranging awareness programs and initiatives that can drive AI adoption within government frameworks. Such initiatives can set the foundation for a digitally empowered governance system that benefits society at large.

During this meeting, I also had the privilege to present my authored Marathi book, “AI शिकूया मराठीतून.” This book is a humble effort to make AI concepts accessible in the Marathi language so that even people from remote regions of Maharashtra can understand, learn, and embrace AI. Mr. Chavan acknowledged this as an important step, highlighting how regional language resources can bridge the digital divide and spread AI awareness to the grassroots level.

I strongly believe that democratizing AI knowledge through local languages is a crucial step toward inclusive growth. By equipping government employees, party members, and citizens with AI awareness, we can ensure that the benefits of technology reach every corner of society.

This interaction reaffirmed my vision of using AI not just as a tool for businesses, but as a transformative force for governance and social progress.