IndiaAI launched the Competency Framework for AI for Public Sector Officials on March 6th, 2025, at the official launch of the AIKosha & AI Compute Portal, enabling India's Research and Innovation Ecosystem. 

The Need for a Competency Framework India's public sector plays a critical role in leveraging AI to drive developmental and economic goals. However, as highlighted by the AI Readiness Index 2023 and the World Bank GovTech Maturity Index 2022, substantial skill gaps exist, particularly in low-income nations and the South and Central Asia regions. To bridge this divide, a structured competency framework is necessary to enhance AI literacy, identify skill deficiencies, and foster AI adoption in government services.

Goals and Objectives 

The competency framework aims to:

• Provide a foundational understanding of AI, including its core functionalities and limitations.
• Define behavioural, functional, and domain-specific competencies required for public sector officials.
• Enhance awareness of emerging AI technologies and their implications for government services.
• Identify opportunities to integrate AI for improved efficiency and service delivery.
• Enable informed policymaking and regulatory oversight.
• Develop targeted training and capacity-building programs.
• Establish a structured approach to career progression and performance evaluation within government roles.

The Competency Framework for AI for Public Sector Officials is a crucial initiative in India's AI journey. By defining structured learning pathways and competency benchmarks, the framework ensures that public sector officials are well-equipped to harness AI's transformative potential, fostering innovation, efficiency, and ethical AI governance in public administration.

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