New Delhi, June 29: Union Minister for Agriculture and Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan has called on states to adopt Artificial Intelligence (AI) and digital tools to make rural welfare schemes more transparent, efficient, and timely for beneficiaries.
Speaking during a recent review of rural development initiatives, the Minister emphasized that technology-driven governance can significantly reduce delays, improve monitoring, and ensure that benefits of government schemes reach citizens directly without leakage or duplication.
Chouhan highlighted that AI-based systems, digital platforms, and data-driven decision-making are already being integrated into agriculture and rural administration. These tools are being used to strengthen grievance redressal systems, track implementation in real time, and improve coordination between central and state agencies.
He also urged states to actively propose reforms and strengthen implementation of ongoing programmes, noting that rural transformation is central to India’s vision of becoming a developed nation by 2047.
The Minister further stressed the importance of simplifying administrative processes and ensuring timely delivery of welfare benefits at the ground level. Dedicated teams and improved monitoring mechanisms have been directed to address public grievances more effectively.