Tap potential of AI tools to drive projects and planning process: LSG Minister K.M. Shaji
Shaji said it was imperative that in the emerging scenario, it was essential to make use of technological tools such as artificial intelligence (AI) to drive projects and the planning process
K.M. Shaji, the Local Self-Government Minister, emphasized the importance of harnessing AI tools to propel projects and enhance the planning process. Recalling the successive governments in Kerala's support for democratic decentralization and the people's plan campaign, Shaji highlighted the necessity to incorporate technological advancements in the evolving landscape.
He urged local bodies to explore revenue generation methods and emphasized the need to engage Generation Z by providing clear reasons for their involvement in the campaign. Launched on August 17, 1996, the people's plan campaign aimed to distribute power, resources, and governance to the populace, tracing its roots back to Mahatma Gandhi's Grama Swaraj concept.
Transport Minister C.P. John echoed the sentiment, stressing the importance of considering demographic changes, population decline, and urban-rural disparities when strategizing the future of people's planning. Panel discussions during the conclave of activists stressed the significance of optimizing the utilization of devolved funds, including Scheduled Caste Sub-Plan and Tribal Sub-Plan allocations, as well as devising innovative methods to diminish school dropout rates.
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