Govt headhunting 400 digital champs in state bodies

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May 6, 2026
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New central force to guide digital transformation in public sector
By S. Rubatheesan

The government is set to form a 400-member cohort of digital transformation champions, to be known as the Public-Impact Champions Network (PIC-Net), comprising senior state officials to implement its ambitious digital transformation efforts.

These champions, handpicked from 95 government offices, including ministries, state-owned enterprises (SOEs), and provincial councils, will be recruited to establish PIC-Net and strengthen digital transformation across the public sector.

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