Press Release
Press Release from District Administrative Centre, Gangtok
Information & Public Relations Department
‘Smart Proposals, Smarter Governance – One-day Training for Government Officials on AI Tools for DPR Preparation’ concludes for Gangtok District at DAC, Gangtok.
Gangtok, October 30, 2025: Training programme for government officials on “Smart Proposals, Smarter Governance – One day Training for Government Officials on AI Tools for DPR Preparation”, jointly organised by the District Administrative Centre (DAC), Gangtok, and the Sikkim State Council of Science and Technology, Department of Science and Technology, Government of Sikkim, successfully concluded today at the DAC Conference Hall, Gangtok.
The training-cum-workshop, conducted under the guidance of Dr Sandeep Tambe, IFS, Principal Secretary, Science and Technology Department, aimed to enhance digital proficiency among government officials and promote the effective utilisation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in preparing Detailed Project Reports (DPRs). The programme provided participants with practical exposure to cutting-edge AI platforms, demonstrating their applications in communication, content creation, research, data analysis, drafting project proposals, official noting, press releases, speeches, and office automation.
The session was facilitated by Assistant Scientific Officer and Master Resource Person, Dr Prativa Rai, along with Technical Resource Persons – Mr Niraj Sharma, Mr Kishore Sharma, and Mr Ujal Gautam. The facilitators elaborated on the growing significance of AI technologies, highlighting their benefits in improving efficiency, automation, personalisation, decision-making, and problem-solving. Participants were introduced to various AI tools for text processing, such as ChatGPT, Gemini, DeepSeek AI, and Copilot, along with hands-on training on their practical applications.
In addition, the participants were familiarised with several AI tools designed specifically for DPR preparation, presentation making, content generation, summarisation, data analysis, and visual representation, including Gamma AI, PoP AI, Napkin AI, Julius AI and Canva AI.
Following the technical sessions, a hands-on practical exercise was conducted, during which participants developed and presented DPRs using the AI tools introduced during the training. The exercise enabled them to create structured, data-driven, and well-formatted project proposals. A live demonstration on step-by-step DPR generation using AI tools was also organised, followed by a peer review session where participants exchanged drafts, provided feedback, and refined their DPRs for improved clarity and effectiveness.
The training programme was attended by ADC (Headquarters), Mr Tshering Norgyal Theeng, and ADC (Development), Mr Sisum Wangchuk Bhutia, who commended the initiative and encouraged participants to adopt AI-driven approaches in administrative processes for improved governance and efficiency.
The training programme was conducted from October 28th to 30th, 2025, during which more than 90 state government officials from various departments under the Gangtok District Administration were trained in three separate batches. The programme equipped the participants with essential knowledge and practical skills to effectively integrate AI tools and techniques into their professional work.
The session concluded successfully in the presence of officials from the Department of Science and Technology and various line departments under the Gangtok District Administration.
Gangtok, October 30, 2025: Training programme for government officials on “Smart Proposals, Smarter Governance – One day Training for Government Officials on AI Tools for DPR Preparation”, jointly organised by the District Administrative Centre (DAC), Gangtok, and the Sikkim State Council of Science and Technology, Department of Science and Technology, Government of Sikkim, successfully concluded today at the DAC Conference Hall, Gangtok.
The training-cum-workshop, conducted under the guidance of Dr Sandeep Tambe, IFS, Principal Secretary, Science and Technology Department, aimed to enhance digital proficiency among government officials and promote the effective utilisation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in preparing Detailed Project Reports (DPRs). The programme provided participants with practical exposure to cutting-edge AI platforms, demonstrating their applications in communication, content creation, research, data analysis, drafting project proposals, official noting, press releases, speeches, and office automation.
The session was facilitated by Assistant Scientific Officer and Master Resource Person, Dr Prativa Rai, along with Technical Resource Persons – Mr Niraj Sharma, Mr Kishore Sharma, and Mr Ujal Gautam. The facilitators elaborated on the growing significance of AI technologies, highlighting their benefits in improving efficiency, automation, personalisation, decision-making, and problem-solving. Participants were introduced to various AI tools for text processing, such as ChatGPT, Gemini, DeepSeek AI, and Copilot, along with hands-on training on their practical applications.
In addition, the participants were familiarised with several AI tools designed specifically for DPR preparation, presentation making, content generation, summarisation, data analysis, and visual representation, including Gamma AI, PoP AI, Napkin AI, Julius AI and Canva AI.
Following the technical sessions, a hands-on practical exercise was conducted, during which participants developed and presented DPRs using the AI tools introduced during the training. The exercise enabled them to create structured, data-driven, and well-formatted project proposals. A live demonstration on step-by-step DPR generation using AI tools was also organised, followed by a peer review session where participants exchanged drafts, provided feedback, and refined their DPRs for improved clarity and effectiveness.
The training programme was attended by ADC (Headquarters), Mr Tshering Norgyal Theeng, and ADC (Development), Mr Sisum Wangchuk Bhutia, who commended the initiative and encouraged participants to adopt AI-driven approaches in administrative processes for improved governance and efficiency.
The training programme was conducted from October 28th to 30th, 2025, during which more than 90 state government officials from various departments under the Gangtok District Administration were trained in three separate batches. The programme equipped the participants with essential knowledge and practical skills to effectively integrate AI tools and techniques into their professional work.
The session concluded successfully in the presence of officials from the Department of Science and Technology and various line departments under the Gangtok District Administration.