Rohan Khaunte, Minister for Information Technology Electronics and Communications, Government of Goa, says every technical graduate in the state will be AI ready by 2028 as Goa expands skilling programmes and research partnerships with IIT Goa, NIT Goa and BITS Pilani Goa Campus
Goa is preparing to accelerate the adoption of artificial intelligence across governance, education and industry as the state government moves toward formalising its Artificial Intelligence and Deep Tech policy. Speaking during the Budgetary Session of the Goa Legislative Assembly, Rohan Khaunte, Minister for Information Technology Electronics and Communications, announced that the Goa AI and Deep Tech Policy will be notified within the next 100 days.
The announcement came while responding to a Private Member Resolution moved by Curtorim MLA Aleixo Lourenco in the Assembly. The minister outlined the state government’s broader vision to integrate artificial intelligence into public systems while focusing on developing local talent capable of building home grown AI solutions.
According to the minister, the technological transition underway globally is shifting from Industry 4.0 toward Industry 5.0, where technology works alongside human capabilities rather than replacing them. He explained that artificial intelligence will increasingly assist human decision making, creativity and skills while ensuring people remain central to technological development.
Rohan Khaunte also highlighted Goa’s existing digital infrastructure as a foundation for future AI adoption. The GoaOnline portal currently provides 280 services across 41 government departments and has more than 9.1 lakh registered users. The platform has processed around 19.9 lakh transactions and has recently introduced an AI powered chatbot to assist citizens accessing government services.
Under the Goa AI Mission 2027, launched in 2025, the Department of Information Technology Electronics and Communications is working on four key areas including skilling, startup development, capital support and governance infrastructure. The mission places a strong focus on education and workforce development with plans to introduce artificial intelligence as a subject in schools and colleges.
The government also plans to establish AI learning laboratories and conduct teacher training programmes to strengthen technology education across institutions. Learning materials will be provided in Konkani, Marathi, Hindi and English to ensure accessibility for students from diverse backgrounds.
The state is collaborating with academic institutions including the Indian Institute of Technology Goa, National Institute of Technology Goa, BITS Pilani Goa Campus, Goa Engineering College and Goa Institute of Management to expand research and training in artificial intelligence. At the same time, financial grants and structured support programmes are being designed to encourage the growth of AI startups, including targeted support for women led ventures.
One of the initiatives being explored is the development of a Konkani large language model through collaboration with Bhashini, the language translation mission under Digital India. The effort aims to enable artificial intelligence systems to communicate effectively in Konkani, allowing citizens to access government services in their native language.
The Department of Information Technology Electronics and Communications is also working on the AI Kosh initiative, which will enable responsible access to government data for research and innovation in artificial intelligence. In addition, the state government is preparing an AI Readiness Index to assess how prepared different departments are to adopt and implement AI technologies.
Looking ahead, the government also plans to establish an Artificial Intelligence Centre of Excellence in the state. Artificial intelligence applications are expected to be explored across sectors including healthcare, agriculture, tourism and public service delivery.
Initiatives such as the Chips to Startup programme are also supporting the development of semiconductor design skills among students. At the same time, 5G Use Case Labs established at BITS Pilani Goa Campus and the National Institute of Technology Goa are enabling researchers and students to experiment with next generation digital technologies.
The upcoming Goa AI Policy is expected to integrate these initiatives under a single framework that guides the state’s approach to artificial intelligence across governance, education, research and industry. The policy aims to create new employment opportunities for young professionals while positioning Goa as a centre for artificial intelligence and deep technology development in India.
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