CM Pramod Sawant Inaugurates Goa AI Tech Conclave 2026

Launches Goa AI Policy, Hackathon and Bhashini LLM

Goa Khabar: Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant inaugurated the Goa AI Tech Conclave 2026 at INOX, Panaji, marking a significant step towards strengthening Goa’s artificial intelligence ecosystem and promoting technology-driven development.

During the event, the Chief Minister launched the Goa AI Policy, Goa AI Hackathon and Bhashini LLM. An AI Centre of Excellence was also announced through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between BITS Pilani and the Directorate of Information Technology, Electronics and Communications.

The event was attended by IT Minister Rohan Khaunte, ITG Chairman Chandrakant Shetye and several other dignitaries.

Addressing the gathering, Chief Minister Sawant congratulated IT Minister Rohan Khaunte and his team for taking Goa’s AI vision from policy formulation to practical implementation.

He emphasised the importance of collaboration between the Information Technology and Education Departments to transform colleges into AI learning laboratories, strengthen skill development and capacity building, and prepare young people for emerging opportunities in artificial intelligence.

The Chief Minister highlighted the need to equip Goa’s youth with advanced technological skills to ensure they remain competitive in the rapidly evolving digital economy.

The conclave also featured the Living Library of Goa Rural AI report by Hyprloc, experiences shared by AI trainees and the felicitation of women drone trainees, popularly known as “Drone Didis.”

Sawant said artificial intelligence has enormous potential to improve public service delivery, empower communities and promote sustainable development.

He stressed that Goa’s approach to AI development would focus on ensuring that technological advancements benefit people, protect the environment and contribute to inclusive economic and social progress.

The Chief Minister reiterated the government’s commitment to building an AI-ready Goa by encouraging innovation, strengthening digital infrastructure and creating new opportunities for the younger generation.

The conclave, held under the theme “AI for People, Planet and Progress,” highlighted the government’s vision of leveraging artificial intelligence to accelerate Goa’s development and contribute towards the goal of Viksit Goa.