IIT Madras organised a Technology Conclave: Vision New India 2022 with the theme — development for all through technology.
Rakesh Kumar, chairman, Scope and CMD, NLC India Limited addressed the conclave. Arjun Ram Meghwal, MoS, Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises inaugurated the conclave in the presence of Dr Madhukar Gupta, additional secretary, department of Public Enterprises.
Rakesh asserted the need for industry and academia to come together to bridge the skill gap of the talent required by the industry. He pointed out that the ambitious plan of creating a new India through “Strategy for New India @ 75” could only be achieved if the younger generation is equipped with the necessary skills required in the current volatile market environment.
The chief executives from various public sector enterprises and other organisations also participated in varied panel discussions such as role of CSR in technology, leveraging CSR funding for nation building and many others.
