Academia Engagement - 2 Year KPI Plan.

Focus Area KPI Target Timeline Strategic Purpose

1 Institutions ​ Number of academic institutions onboarded for 10 End Of Year ​ Build AI Knowledge Pipeline
Onboarding curriculum, research, or co-hosted programs 2 through ​
Academia

2 Mou Signed Signed MoUs with colleges /universities 10+ Year 1​ Formalize collaboration
& Year 2 frameworks

3 Faculty Faculty trained via FDPs​ 100+ Over 2 Years Building AI in Teaching Staffs
Development (AI tools, curriculum, ethics)

4 Rollout of AI-related modules introduced in partner 3+ Modules Year 1 Embedded AI in Education

5 Student Training Student Trained or Certified in AI Courses 5000+ Over 2 Years Develop AI Skilled Youth

6 Research Projects AI research collaborations initiated between 7+ Over 2 Years Encourage applied research
academia & startups/PSUs

7 AI Clubs AI student innovation clubs formed in key 40+ By Year 2 Drive student-led innovation
campuses culture

8 Events & AI conclaves, symposiums, hackathons held in 5+ By Year 2 Promote knowledge

9 Internships Linkage Students placed in internships with startups or 200+ By Year 2 Drive Student Led Innovation
industry Culture

10 Joint Publications Collaborative whitepapers or academic papers 3+ By Year 2 To highlight Academic

Focus Area KPI Target Timeline Strategic Purpose

1 Startup Number of AI startups onboarded through MoUs 25 2 Years Strengthen the local AI
Engagement or formal partnerships innovation ecosystem

2 Mentorship Support Startups mentored via 20 Ongoing Build startup capacity and
government/industry-supported programs solution readiness

3 Access to Funding Startups connected to government grants, VCs, or 10 Over 2 Years Enable scale-up of AI solutions
incubator programs

4 Problem Statement Startups solving use-cases from government or 10 2 Promote real-world impact
Pilots PSU challenges through innovation

5 Innovation Startups featured in demo days, exhibitions, or 15 Ongoing Provide visibility and
Showcases tech summits networking opportunities

6 Incubator Institutional partnerships with incubators or 5+ By Year 2​ Build infrastructure support for
Partnerships accelerators Q2 early-stage ideas

7 Founders Trained Startup founders trained in AI product 50 Over 2 Years Increase startup maturity and
development & go-to-market market fit

8 AI Solution AI-based products deployed in public or private 5+ By Year 2​ Create demonstrable impact
Deployment sectors Q4 through AI

9 Feedback and Startups reporting satisfaction with support 85% By Annual Continuous improvement and
Monitoring received Review ecosystem strengthening
PSU Engagement - 2 Year KPI Plan. ​

Focus Area KPI Target Timeline Strategic Purpose

1 PSU/Corporate Number of PSUs and private sector companies 10 + Over 2 Years Enable real-world use-case
Engagement formally engaged exploration and co-creation

2 Pilot Projects AI pilots deployed in collaboration with PSUs or 10 Over 2 Years Demonstrate AI effectiveness
Initiated industries in practical settings

3 Problem Statements Use-cases/problem statements sourced from PSU 20 + Use By Year 1 Align innovation with
Collected & industry partners Cases End ground-level needs

4 Data Access Datasets shared for model training, POCs, and 5+ Over 2 Years Provide startups and academia
Agreements solution testing access to real-world dat

5 Joint Workshops AI-focused workshops with PSU, 4+ Over 2 Years Build awareness and readiness
Conducted IT/Manufacturing/Utility sectors within public sector

6 Policy/Infra PSUs offering infra, sandboxes, or pilot budgets 5+ PSUs Ongoing Create enabling environment
Support for AI deployment

7 Industry Innovation Corporates setting up AI innovation teams in 3+ Corporates By Year 2 Attract private R&D in the state
Cells Odisha

8 Feedback Loop Feedback mechanism for PSU/Industry 1 System By Year 1 Enable continuous iteration and
Created stakeholders Q3 alignment

9 Documentation & Case studies or impact reports published based on 3+ Reports By Year 2 Create replicable models for
Reports PSU pilots Q4 other departments

10 Satisfaction Score PSU/Corporate partner satisfaction with AI 85%+ Bi-Annual Ensure credibility and
Mission engagement Review long-term partnerships
NGO Engagement - 2 Year KPI Plan. ​

Focus Area KPI Target Timeline Strategic Purpose

1 NGO Onboarding Number of NGOs engaged through MoUs or 15+ NGO Over 2 Years Ensure inclusive,
partnership models citizen-centric, and ethical AI

2 Outreach Initiatives Citizen-facing programs conducted with NGO 20+ Over 2 Years Promote awareness and local
suppor Initiatives participation

3 Inclusion Programs Programs targeting marginalized communities 10+ Programs Over 2 Years Bridge digital divide through
(rural, tribal, women, PwD) responsible AI use

4 AI for Social Good AI solutions deployed via NGOs for grassroots 5+ Pilots By Year 2 Demonstrate AI-driven impact
Pilots impact Q4 in social sectors

5 Volunteer NGO volunteers trained to support AI awareness 300+ Over 2 Years Create local support base and
Mobilization and data collection Volunteers knowledge facilitators

6 Capacity Building AI orientation & digital training for NGO staff 100+ Staffs Year 1 & 2 Enable NGOs to participate
for NGOs meaningfully in the mission

7 Feedback Structured feedback collected from NGO partners 1 System By Year 1 Improve planning and
Mechanism Q3 relevance of initiatives

8 Ethical AI NGOs contributing to ethical framework & 5+ System 5+ NGOs Build community-backed
Advocacy responsible AI guidelines governance for AI deployment

9 Local Language ​ AI awareness campaigns conducted in regional 1-Language Ongoing Improve accessibility and
Inclusion languages -Odia inclusiveness

10 Documentation & Success stories from NGO-linked initiatives 3 Case studies By Year End Showcase replicable and
Case Studies published scalable social models
Government Engagement - 2 Year KPI Plan. ​

Focus Area KPI Target Timeline Strategic Purpose

1 Govt. Dept. Number of govt departments onboarded for AI 15+ Departments Within 2 Enable data-driven governance
Onboarding transformation Years and smart automation

2 AI Readiness AI sensitization workshops for IAS, OAS, and 20+ Workshops Quarterly Build top-down awareness and
Workshops department heads support

3 Use Case AI use cases identified across departments 50+ Use Cases Ongoing Map pain-points and align with
Identification (e.g., health, transport) AI interventions

4 Pilot Projects in Successful AI pilots in governance (e.g., 10+ Pilots By Year 2 Demonstrate impact before
Governance grievance redressal, RTI) scaling

5 Government Data Data-sharing agreements with departments for 10+ Departments Year 1 Enable AI model development
Accessibility model development Sharing Data using public datasets

6 Government Launch AI Fellowship for public sector AI 10+ Fellows Year 2 Bring young talent into
Fellowship transformation Appointed policymaking and digital
Program transformation

7 Procurement Framework to onboard AI startups for govt 1 AI Startup By Year 2 Simplify public procurement
Reform for AI pilot/procurement Procurement Policy for innovation

8 e-Governance AI AI-based tools in existing e-Gov platforms 5 Key Integrations Year 2 Improve citizen experience and
Integration (e.g., dashboards, chatbots) efficiency

9 Interdepartmental Formation of AI Nodal Task Force for 1 Task Force By Q3, Year Ensure accountability and
AI Taskforce coordinated governance Formed 1 collaborative implementation
Community Engagement - 2 Year KPI Plan. ​

Focus Area KPI Target Timeline Strategic Purpose

1 Events & AI workshops, awareness sessions, and 25 Events Over 2 Years Boost AI literacy and engagement
Workshops seminars conducted in districts at the grassroots level

2 Hackathons & Local hackathons or innovation challenges 5+ Hackathons By Year 2 Q3 Inspire local problem-solving
Challenges organized through AI

3 District Reach Number of unique districts covered through 20+ Districts Over 2 Years Ensure equitable state-wide
AI outreach representation

4 Community Youth/volunteers selected as AI Community 100+ Over 2 Years Create local champions for AI
Ambassadors Ambassadors Ambassadors awareness

5 AI Literacy Awareness content developed in Odia & local 10+ Resources By Year 1 End Improve accessibility and
Materials languages understanding

6 Awareness Citizens directly reached through physical 1,00,000+ People Over 2 Years Generate trust and interest in AI
Footfall campaigns

7 School & Introductory AI sessions in schools and 50+ Institutions Over 2 Years Spark early interest and orientation
College Sessions junior colleges

8 Exhibitions & AI exhibitions or mobile roadshows 10+ Locations By Year 2 Showcase AI use-cases in
Roadshows conducted in public spaces relatable, engaging formats

9 Online People reached via social media, digital 5,00,000+ Views Over 2 Years Amplify mission through digital
Engagement campaigns, live sessions mediums

10 Feedback Feedback from citizens/community on 1 System By Year 1 Q3 Continuously adapt content and
Mechanism awareness impact delivery methods
Talent Pool Engagement - 2 Year KPI Plan. ​

Focus Area KPI Target Timeline Strategic Purpose

1 AI Talent Trained Number of individuals trained via bootcamps, 5,000+ People Over 2 Years Build a future-ready AI workforce
certifications, or workshops in Odisha

2 Bootcamp Short-term bootcamps conducted in technical 20+ Bootcamps Over 2 Years Deliver hands-on AI skill
Programs institutions development

3 Certification Participants certified in foundational & 5,000+ Over 2 Years Validate skill levels with
Enrollments intermediate AI courses Certificates recognized credentials

4 Faculty Trainers and educators trained to deliver AI 100+ Faculty Over 2 Years Strengthen training capacity in
Development curriculum educational institutions

5 Curriculum AI curriculum designed and deployed in 3+ Courses Year 1 Institutionalize AI learning

6 Industry-Ready Launch of specialized career tracks (AI in 3+ Tracks By Year 2 Q2 Align with emerging sector
Skill Tracks healthcare, finance, agri) demands

7 Internship Students placed in AI startups or pilot 100+ Interns Over 2 Years Bridge education with industry
Opportunities projects experience

8 Talent from semi Trainees from rural/less-privileged 30%+ Ongoing Promote inclusive participation
urban institutions Representation

9 Career Resume prep, portfolio building, mock 5+ Career Events Over 2 Years Improve placement outcomes for
Enablement interviews, job fairs AI learners
Support

10 Employment/Ent Trained talent placed or launching AI-based 300+ Over 2 Years Translate training into real-world
repreneurship startups Placed/Incubated economic impact
Talent Pool Engagement - 2 Year KPI Plan. ​

Focus Area KPI Target Timeline Strategic Purpose

1 Statewide AI Number of offline & online AI awareness 24 Campaigns (1 Monthly Create buzz & visibility for AI
Campaigns campaigns per month) Mission

2 AI Yatra / AI-on-Wheels van + live demos in schools, 15+ Districts Twice a year Reach semi-urban and rural
Roadshows colleges & towns Covered audiences

3 Public AI AI exhibitions (public spaces, malls, libraries, 10+ Exhibitions Every Quarter Generate curiosity through
Exhibitions tech parks) interactive sessions

4 AI for Common AI booklets in Odia and English distributed 50,000+ Booklets By Year 1 Explain AI simply for mass
Man Booklets across panchayats adoption

5 Social Media AI Odisha content reach across platforms 10 Lakh+ Total Ongoing Tap into youth and digital natives
Outreach Reach

6 Media Press coverage in newspapers, FM, and TV 100+ Mentions Quarterly Mainstream AI into public
Engagement discourse

7 Local Influencer Partnered local influencers to promote 100+ Influencers Over 2 Years Hyperlocal trust-building and
Network mission goals reach

8 AI Awareness in Special AI awareness sessions for class 6–10 500+ Schools Over 2 Years Seed early-stage AI thinking
Schools students

9 Posters & Public AI Odisha posters, banners in public 10,000+ Posters By Year 1 Rural awareness drive
Messaging institutions and Gram Panchayats

10 Annual AI 1 full month of campaigns, quizzes, street 2 Months (One Year 1 & 2 Consolidated state-wide impact
Awareness Week plays, exhibitions Each Year) moment