Centre for Good Governance

13/10/2026

“Start with Failure, Not Technology — Find the Failure Before Finding the AI Use Case.” Sharing this crucial perspective at the AI for Viksit Bharat@2047 Summit – Uttar Pradesh Edition, Sri Ravi Gupta, IPS (Retd.), Executive Vice-Chairman & Director General, Centre for Good Governance (CGG), Government of Telangana, emphasised the importance of identifying governance challenges and service delivery gaps before exploring AI-driven solutions.

The summit was hosted by the Uttar Pradesh Development Systems Corporation Ltd. (UPDESCO), Department of IT & Electronics, Government of Uttar Pradesh, with the Centre for e-Governance, Government of Uttar Pradesh, as the Supporting Partner. Held on 8 October 2026 at Taj Mahal, Lucknow, under the theme “AI, Data Centres & Cybersecurity for Digital Growth,” the summit focused on advancing Uttar Pradesh’s digital transformation agenda.

The summit brought together policymakers, government departments, AI and cybersecurity experts, data centre leaders, startups, investors, academia, and industry stakeholders to deliberate on Uttar Pradesh’s digital growth roadmap and its vision of becoming a future-ready digital economy.

As the Key Speaker at the Leadership Session, “Digital Leadership for a Viksit Bharat@2047: State Perspectives on AI & Innovation,” Sri Ravi Gupta shared insights into Telangana’s governance initiatives, including the Praja Palana Scheme, SEEEPC Survey, streamlined education services covering scholarships, intermediate examinations and degree admissions, as well as initiatives in Ease of Doing Business (EoDB), agriculture, housing, and other sectors. He also highlighted noteworthy initiatives by other state governments and international best practices, including Estonia’s digital governance model, underscoring the importance of collaboration and cross-learning in improving public service delivery.

The summit featured engaging discussions on key pillars of digital transformation:
🔹 AI-Led Governance: Harnessing AI to enhance public service delivery and evidence-based decision-making.
🔹 Digital Infrastructure: Strengthening the foundations for scalable and inclusive digital growth.
🔹 Cyber Resilience & Digital Trust: Building secure, resilient, and trusted digital ecosystems.
🔹 State-to-State Learning: Sharing best practices and accelerating innovation through collaboration.

25/08/2026

CGG Shines at Technology Sabha with Two Prestigious Awards 🏆

We are delighted to share that CGG was felicitated with two prestigious awards at the Technology Sabha, recognizing the impact and excellence of our digital initiatives:

🏆 Enterprise Applications Category – Mana Isuka Vahanam (MIV) for the Mines & Geology Department, Government of Telangana (GoTG)
🏆 IT Implementation for Governance & Public Service Delivery Category – Indiramma Indlu Application for the Telangana Housing Corporation Limited (TGHCL)

Seen here receiving the awards are Sri Ravi Gupta, Executive Vice Chairman & DG, CGG, and Smt. Kalpana V, Associate Director, CGG.

A proud moment for CGG and everyone involved in delivering these transformative digital solutions! 🎉

The 40th edition of Technology Sabha, India’s leading summit on public technology and e-governance leadership, was held on 21–22 August 2026 at Taj Amer, Jaipur, organised by Express Computer, The Indian Express Group.

22/08/2026

22/08/2026

Session Highlights: Ravi Gupta, Executive Vice Chairman and Director General, Centre for Good Governance (CGG), Government of Telangana | | 21st August 2026 | Jaipur | Presented by and Powered by

Topic: India Ascending: From Digital Infrastructure to Intelligent Governance

[1] India has built Digital Public Infrastructure at an unprecedented scale with platforms such as Aadhaar, UPI, DigiLocker and UMANG creating interoperable foundations for thousands of citizen services.

[2] The next leap is from digital government to intelligent government- one that can understand citizens needs, anticipate them, take evidence-based decisions and continuously learn from outcomes.

[3] Data is the backbone of intelligent governance.Clean, connected and usable data can help governments identify citizen needs, target welfare schemes better and move from assumptions to evidence-based policymaking.

[4] Telangana is already applying AI to real-world governance challenges, from automated fire-safety scrutiny of building plans to AI-based monitoring of housing projects, making processes faster, more accurate and efficient.

[5] As governments become increasingly AI-driven, privacy, security, consent and responsible AI safeguards must be built into systems from the beginning. Citizen data must be protected through measures such as data masking and data minimisation.

22/08/2026

Key Takeaway: ‘The next leap is from digital government to intelligent government- one that can understand citizens needs, anticipate them, take evidence-based decisions and continuously learn from outcomes’: Ravi Gupta, Executive Vice Chairman and Director General, Centre for Good Governance (CGG), Government of Telangana | | 21st August 2026 | Jaipur | Presented by and Powered by

21/08/2026

🇮🇳 80th Independence Day Celebrations at CGG 🇮🇳
The Independence Day celebrations at CGG were marked with patriotic spirit and pride.

Sri Ravi Gupta, IPS (Retd.), Executive Vice-Chairman & Director General, hoisted the National Flag.

Addressing the employees, Sri Ravi Gupta extended his warm wishes on the occasion of Independence Day and paid deep respect and tribute to the martyrs whose courage and sacrifice continue to inspire the nation.

He spoke about the growth and achievements of CGG, including its success in securing several significant and prestigious projects. He also encouraged all employees to continue contributing towards the organisation’s progress and future growth.

The celebrations became even more special as Sri Ravi Gupta interacted with employees and their children, exchanging warm wishes and sharing the spirit of Independence Day with the CGG family.

28/07/2026

| Sri Ravi Gupta, IPS (Retd.), EVC & DG, CGG, highlights AI’s Role in Transforming Strategic Governance at IOD Regional Conclave |

The Centre for Good Governance (CGG) was honoured to participate in the IOD Regional Conclave on Corporate Governance & Sustainability, organized by the Institute of Directors (IOD) on July 18, 2026.

Held around the theme “Strategic Governance: Leading Through Global Disruptions & Uncertainty,” the conclave served as a significant platform for deliberations on emerging governance challenges and sustainable leadership practices.

Sri Ravi Gupta, IPS (Retd.), Executive Vice Chairman & Director General, CGG, delivered the inaugural session theme address on “Artificial Intelligence: Transforming the Future of Strategic Governance.” His address highlighted the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence in enhancing strategic decision-making, institutional resilience, transparency, and future-ready governance frameworks.

09/07/2026

| CGG Welcomes Dr. Smt. Vijaya Lakshmi Nadendla, IAS |

On 26 June 2026, the Centre for Good Governance (CGG) had the privilege of hosting Dr. Smt. Vijaya Lakshmi Nadendla, IAS, Additional Chief Secretary, Planning and Development Department, Government of Bihar.

During her visit, Dr. Nadendla engaged in insightful discussions with Sri Ravi Gupta, Executive Vice-Chairman & Director General, CGG, along with CGG Directors, to explore opportunities for collaboration in strengthening governance and public service delivery.

The meeting featured presentations on CGG’s key initiatives in policy formulation, governance reforms, monitoring & evaluation, and e-Governance. Discussions highlighted the transformative impact of digital solutions in streamlining government processes, enhancing service delivery, and fostering greater citizen engagement through technology-driven governance.

08/07/2026

| A Milestone in Quality & Information Security: CGG Earns ISO 27001:2022 Recertification |
CGG has successfully completed the ISO 9001 (Quality Management System) Surveillance Audit and the ISO 27001:2022 (Information Security Management System) Recertification Audit, with the closure meeting held on May 16, 2026.

This achievement reaffirms our unwavering commitment to delivering quality services, maintaining the highest standards of information security, and driving operational excellence through continuous improvement.

A special moment from the occasion: Following the successful ISO 27001:2022 recertification audit conducted in May 2026, the recertification certificate was presented to Sri Ravi Gupta, Executive Vice Chairman & DG, by Sri Jeevan Reddy, Director, along with Mr. Siva Kumar B, Project Manager, Testing & QA Team.

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