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In a major push towards digital governance, the Maharashtra government is set to launch ‘Maha Sadhana Saptah’, a week-long initiative aimed at enhancing the technological capabilities of its workforce.

The programme, to be held from April 2 to 8, will require all government employees—from senior officials to frontline workers—to undergo four hours of dedicated digital training, marking a shift towards a “whole-of-government” approach to technology adoption.

According to V Radha, additional chief secretary (services), the initiative seeks to move beyond treating technology as a siloed function and instead embed digital literacy across all levels of governance.

The state has already onboarded 8.8 lakh employees onto the iGOT Karmayogi Bharat platform, providing access to a wide range of courses and learning modules. The government aims to generate nearly 35 lakh hours of cumulative learning during the week-long drive.

Officials said the training curriculum will cover both advanced and practical digital tools, including emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and blockchain, as well as everyday applications like spreadsheets and data management systems.

The initiative is expected to improve efficiency in public service delivery by enabling employees to adopt data-driven decision-making and reduce dependency on manual processes.

Tech push aimed at faster, citizen-centric services

For frontline workers, the impact could be immediate. Police personnel may use real-time data tools for better resource deployment, while healthcare workers in remote areas could leverage AI-based tools for faster diagnosis and service delivery.

The government believes that building digital skills across departments will help break administrative silos and speed up decision-making. Officials added that improved data interoperability could also reduce the need for physical documentation, making services more accessible to citizens. 

The initiative is also linked to the state’s broader digital push, including platforms such as Maha-Sarathi, aimed at providing unified access to government services.

The move comes as Maharashtra looks to strengthen its governance framework in line with global digital leaders, with a focus on improving efficiency, transparency, and last-mile delivery of services.

Officials said the programme is part of a long-term strategy to institutionalise continuous learning within the government system and ensure that public service delivery keeps pace with rapid technological advancements.