Shaping India's Future: Hemang Jani on Wadhwani Centre for Government Digital Transformation

Meet Hemang Jani, the former Secretary of the Capacity Building Commission in the Government of India, renowned for his extensive expertise in public policy, governance, and innovation systems.
Before assuming his role as Secretary at the Capacity Building Commission, Government of India, Hemang offered his expertise as a Senior Private Sector Specialist at the World Bank Headquarters in Washington DC, USA. His tenure with the Government of India includes serving as an Officer on Special Duty (Knowledge and Innovation) in the Prime Minister’s office, where he was instrumental in conceptualizing and establishing the Atal Innovation Mission.
With a career spanning over 18 years, Jani has been a pivotal force in revolutionizing public service delivery through technology integration, formulating national innovation frameworks, and fostering private sector development at local, federal, and international levels.
In this exclusive interview, Hemang shares his unique insights and experiences with the Wadhwani Centre for Government Digital Transformation. Watch him discuss the significance of technology and science think tanks in India, the impact of the initiative, and the vision of the future of capacity-building products.
Hemang highlights the Wadhwani Centre for Government Digital Transformation's mission to bridge the gap between technology and public policy, envisioning sectoral roadmaps that foresee the trajectory of technology and its implications on governance. He sheds light on the institute's initiatives, particularly emphasizing the success of their courses covering diverse technological domains like Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, and Data Analytics, significantly impacting civil servants.
Tune in to understand the transformative role of technology in policymaking and public services in India and the crucial part the Wadhwani Centre for Government Digital Transformation plays in this journey.
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Wadhwani Foundation is a global not-for-profit with the primary mission of accelerating economic development by driving job creation through large-scale initiatives in entrepreneurship, small business growth, innovation, and skilling. Founded in 2000 by Silicon Valley entrepreneur Dr Romesh Wadhwani, the Foundation is today scaling impact in multiple countries across Asia, Africa, and Latin America.
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Wadhwani Centre for Government Digital Transformation: Leverages emerging technology for well-informed policy formulation, implementation, and outcomes/impact measurement.
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