“Tech Wari: Maharashtra Tech Learning Week” to Be Inaugurated by Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar

Training Week for Government Officials and Employees from May 5 to 9 – Additional Chief Secretary V. Radha

Mumbai – In an effort to enhance the skill sets of administrative officers and employees and to foster a culture of training, “Tech Wari: Maharashtra Tech Learning Week” will be observed at the Mantralaya from May 5 to 9. The initiative will offer sessions and workshops on Artificial Intelligence (AI), Blockchain, Cybersecurity, and brainstorming, informed Additional Chief Secretary of the General Administration Department, V. Radha.

The event will be inaugurated by Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Monday, May 5, 2025, at 11:00 AM. The valedictory ceremony will be held on May 9 at 3:00 PM, in the presence of Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.

‘Tech Wari’ marks the state government’s first digital pilgrimage, blending modern technology with innovative ideas. Starting from the Mantralaya, the event aims to spread technological awareness across all corners of Maharashtra, laying the foundation for a tech-savvy state. The week-long event includes sessions on AI, Blockchain, and Cybersecurity, along with workshops on stress management, healthy living, and mindfulness. All sessions will be streamed live on the official YouTube channel of Tech Wari:
👉 YouTube Channel
👉 and on DGIPR’s Facebook page: MahaDGIPR

Day 1 – May 5, 2025

• Trimurti Auditorium: “Effective & Stress-Free Living” by motivational speaker Gaur Gopal Das (11:00 AM).
• Conference Hall, 6th Floor: Lecture on “Frontier Technologies for Developed Maharashtra” by Ms. Debjani Ghosh from NITI Aayog (2:00–3:00 PM).
• Committee Room 3, 7th Floor: “Digitizing Government Workflows” by Mandar Kulkarni from Microsoft and NASSCOM (3:00–4:00 PM).
• Conference Hall, 6th Floor: “Artificial Intelligence” by Abhishek Singh, Additional Secretary, Ministry of IT, New Delhi (4:00–5:00 PM).

Day 2 – May 6, 2025

• Conference Hall, 6th Floor: “Effective Use of Technology” by Agriculture Commissioner Suraj Mandhare and Co-CEO Dr. Vikas Naik (11:30 AM–12:30 PM).
• Conference Hall, 6th Floor: “Bhashini – Overcoming Language Barriers” by Amitabh Nag, CEO, Digital India Bhashini (2:00–3:00 PM).
• Trimurti Campus: “Travel Recipes” by digital culinary expert Madhura Bachal (2:00–3:00 PM).
• Committee Room, 7th Floor: “Internet of Things (IoT)” session (3:00–4:00 PM).
• Conference Hall, 6th Floor: “Blockchain Technology” by NASSCOM’s Loukik Rugjee (4:00–5:00 PM).

Day 3 – May 7, 2025

• Conference Hall, 6th Floor: “Cybersecurity” session by Prasad Devare and Sukrit Ghosh from NASSCOM (11:30 AM–12:30 PM).
• Trimurti Campus: “Healthy Living” by nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar (2:00–3:00 PM).
• Sahyadri Guest House: “Redefining Governance with Frontier Tech” by S. Krishnan, Secretary, Ministry of Electronics and IT (3:00–4:00 PM).
• Committee Room 3, 7th Floor: “Conducting Smart Meetings” by Shailesh Rangari and Meher Ulli Palem from Zoom & NASSCOM (3:00–4:00 PM).

Day 4 – May 8, 2025

• Conference Hall, 6th Floor, Mantralaya Extension: “Effective Use of Frontier Tech in Governance” by Revenue Additional Chief Secretary Rajeshkumar, Nagpur Divisional Commissioner Vijayalakshmi Bidari, Nashik Divisional Commissioner Pravin Gedam, and PCMC Commissioner Shekhar Singh (11:30 AM–12:30 PM).
• Trimurti Campus: “The Music of Life” by life coach Santosh Borade (2:00–3:00 PM).
• Committee Room 3, 7th Floor: “Artificial Intelligence” by NASSCOM’s Manish Potdar and Saraswati Gollerkari (3:00–4:00 PM).
• Conference Hall, 6th Floor: “Nutritious Recipes for the Lunchbox” by Anvesha Patra from the Institute of Hotel Management (4:00–5:00 PM).

Day 5 – May 9, 2025

• Committee Room 3, 7th Floor: “Startup Demo Day” session by Additional Chief Secretary for Skill Development, Manisha Verma (10:30 AM–1:30 PM).
• Committee Room 3, 7th Floor: “Becoming Digitally Aware” by Prajakta Talwelkar, Suchi Gupta, and Rahul Mulane from NASSCOM (11:30 AM–12:30 PM).
• Trimurti Campus: “Jnanachi Wari” – a cultural program celebrating Maharashtra’s saint traditions and devotion (12:30–2:30 PM).
• Closing Ceremony: Concludes at 3:00 PM in the presence of CM Devendra Fadnavis.

As part of the “Food That Heals” initiative, daily nutritious and traditional recipes will be featured, along with presentations from 24 different startups across diverse sectors.