Latest news with #SWIC
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
At Belleville campaign stop, Illinois Gov. Pritzker touts metro-east investments
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker continued a statewide tour announcing his reelection bid for a third term on Friday — and pitched Metro East residents on his record of state investments in the region. Speaking to a crowd at Southwestern Illinois College in Belleville, the Democratic governor touted his administration's funding of a handful of projects: New public safety center in East St. Louis Southwestern Illinois Justice & Workforce Development Campus in Belleville Repairs to Interstate 270 and the New Chain of Rocks Bridge in Madison County Terminal expansion at MidAmerica St. Louis Airport in St. Clair County Construction of the new Madison County Transit headquarters in Pontoon Beach Expansion of a copper plant in East Alton with state incentives Repairs to Cahokia Heights' decrepit stormwater and sewer system 'It's been a lot of years since we've seen this many big projects happening in this region, and I'm so proud of that,' Pritzker said. 'It's happened because of all of you. You've expressed the need for it. It's been realized and recognized by the people you sent to Springfield, and then we delivered on it. That's how state government ought to work.' Friday's appearance in Belleville marked the governor's fifth stop across the state after he announced Thursday that he'd seek a third term. 'Belleville, SWIC and Metro East, all you who are here today, it would be my honor to serve you for another four years,' the two-term governor said to applause. After his Lieutenant Governor Julianna Stratton threw her name into the mix for Sen. Dick Durbin's seat, Pritzker has yet to name a running mate for this election cycle, although he's said he will make that decision by the end of July. Pritzker's decision to run for a third term comes as many speculate he could have ambitions for the White House.
New Indian Express
14-06-2025
- Science
- New Indian Express
Odisha explores AI use in water resources management
BHUBANESWAR: Odisha government has piloted multiple projects to measure the efficiency of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and other advanced computer technologies for optimising use of water resources to help farmers and strengthen disaster preparedness. Addressing a workshop on 'Introduction of Best Practices in Data Management and Digitisation for Water Resources Monitoring using AI', jointly organised by the State Water Informatics Centre (SWIC) and IIT Bhubaneswar, development commissioner and additional chief secretary Water Resources Anu Garg said digitisation, data management and AI are now playing an important role in efficient water management. Garg said while the government has taken up various initiatives in collaboration with different agencies for judicious use of water, it has also given stress to 'good governance and IT initiatives' in its vision document to make the system more robust. Director of ICAR-Indian Institute of Water Management (ICAR-IIWM), Bhubaneswar Arjamadutta Sarangi said the Institute is working with the Water Resources department to bring cutting-edge solutions to water management using AI and other advanced tools and technology. Different water management devices are being tested on a pilot basis in Phulnakhara, Mendhasala and Darpanpur in the Capital region to help farmers deal with the problem of water overuse. 'We are are trying to gather data from sensor-based devices and analyse it using AI and other fusion models. If the test is found to be successful and the farmers find the devices and technology to be useful, the project will be expanded to other areas of the state,' Sarangi said. Associate professor of School of Earth, Ocean and Climate Sciences at IIT Bhubaneswar Sandeep Pattnaik said researchers of the institute have already found effective ways of predicting rainfall at district scale as well as monsoon depression in the Bay of Bengal with more accuracy using AI and other advanced models.
Time of India
13-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Workshop on AI solutions to manage water resources
Bhubaneswar: State Water Informatics Centre (SWIC) and IIT Bhubaneswar's Research and Entrepreneurship Park jointly organised a workshop here on Friday, focusing on implementing AI-driven solutions for water resource monitoring and management. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The workshop, 'Introduction of Best Practices in Data Management and Digitisation for Water Resource Monitoring using Artificial Intelligence (AI)', brought together experts, govt officials and stakeholders to explore innovative approaches in water resource management. Development commissioner Anu Garg emphasised the vital role of digital transformation in achieving transparency and efficiency. "Integration of AI and advanced data management systems aligns perfectly with Odisha's vision for good governance and technological advancement," she said. The day-long event included hands-on exposure to AI platforms, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration among participants from various departments. Officials said the initiative will serve as a blueprint for technology-driven reforms in public sector water
