Chandigarh : Today Gokul Butail said that cities in Himachal Pradesh are steadily emerging as AI-enabled smart urban centres, with the state government focusing on technology and innovation to deliver transparent and citizen-friendly services. He was delivering the keynote address at the Urban Innovation Summit held in Chandigarh.
The summit was inaugurated by Gulab Chand Kataria, who appreciated Himachal Pradesh’s progress in technology-driven governance. He encouraged representatives from other states to study the state’s data-driven governance model as a benchmark for effective administration.
Addressing the gathering, Gokul Butail said that innovation has become essential for sustainable urban development. He noted that urban centres in Himachal Pradesh are transforming into AI-enabled smart cities while maintaining balance with the state’s unique mountain ecosystem.
Highlighting recent achievements, he said the Him Seva Portal currently delivers more than 550 citizen-centric services, supported by Artificial Intelligence.
He further stated that Himachal Pradesh has become the first state in the country to notify the State Data Hosting Policy, strengthening the organized use of data for better governance and policy planning.
Butail also highlighted that the Him Data Portal and an AI-based document verification system have significantly improved administrative efficiency by enabling faster verification and real-time feedback for citizens.
He said digital governance initiatives such as Himsomsa, Parivar Register, and digital platforms for Panchayati Raj and Urban Development are helping the state government achieve direct savings of over ₹60 crore annually.
Referring to citizen-focused digital services, he highlighted initiatives like Him Parivar and My Deed. Through My Deed, the state has introduced a fully paperless property registration system, allowing citizens to complete the registration process digitally without intermediaries.
Gokul Butail said the state government remains committed to leveraging technology and innovation to provide transparent, efficient and citizen-friendly governance, ensuring better services and facilities for the people of Himachal Pradesh.
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