Governance must change for the age of AI, next 20 years crucial for India: Chandrababu Naidu
The IT revolution has given way to the age of AI, Chandrababu Naidu says, and unnecessary regulations must go while government employees keep training
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has emphasized that India's governance systems must undergo significant changes to keep pace with the country's aspirations in the age of artificial intelligence (AI). Speaking at a Mission Karmayogi workshop in Vijayawada on September 29, 2026, Naidu highlighted the next 20 years as crucial for India's development.
He noted that India possesses immense opportunities, advanced technologies like AI, a large young population, and growing aspirations. The key challenge lies in how effectively governance systems and institutions can respond to these aspirations.
Naidu cited Prime Minister Narendra Modi's rise from selling tea at a railway station to becoming Prime Minister as an example of the power of capacity building. He pointed out that even an Andhra Pradesh teacher had the opportunity to address the gathering after undergoing capacity-building programs. Naidu stressed that the objective should be to make the best use of available opportunities in India and that the Centre's iGOT-Mission Karmayogi program aims to enable government employees to continuously upgrade their skills through online training.
The Chief Minister pointed out that China's economic transformation began in 1978 and that India now faces a similar opportunity. He questioned why India has lagged behind in utilizing these opportunities and emphasized the need to learn from China's success. Naidu noted that India's rapid growth, now surpassing any other country, can be attributed to the right leader in Narendra Modi at the right time and place.
He reiterated that Indians have demonstrated their capabilities globally, with many leading major companies such as Google and Microsoft. Naidu highlighted that the IT revolution has given way to the AI era, and governance systems must evolve accordingly. He called for the removal or simplification of unnecessary regulations that hinder progress and emphasized the use of Real Time Governance to continuously monitor administration and the quality of citizen services.
Naidu also congratulated the State government for completing two crore courses through the iGOT-Mission Karmayogi portal, placing Andhra Pradesh among the leading states. He highlighted the crucial role played by government employees in dealing with natural disasters, festivals, and major public programs, often setting aside their families for public service.
The Mission Karmayogi initiative aims to develop leadership qualities and equip citizens with new skills, with a focus on improving the quality of life for every citizen.
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