History created with holding of maiden Digital Transformational Conclave & Awards in Ladakh
25/11/2023
Leh, Nov 24: The 12th edition of the Digital Transformation Conclave & Awards, 2023 successfully culminated in Leh, Ladakh today which were organized by IT Department of UT Ladakh, led by IT Secretary Amit Sharma in collaboration with the GovConnect and iLounge Media Private Limited. This Conclave is a ground breaking initiative, being a maiden mega scale event which happened in the UT of Ladakh since its formation wherein more than 20 states/UTs participated & Lieutenant Gover-nor Brig (Dr) B.D Mishra (Retd) graced the occasion as Chief Guest and Advisor to Hon'ble Lt Governor, UT Ladakh Dr Pawan Kotwal as the Guest of Honour.
This Inaugural Digital Transformation Conclave in Ladakh has attracted a diverse audience, including government officers/officials from Tamil Nadu, Bihar, Karnataka, Hima-chal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, industry experts and technology enthusiasts. The gathering aimed to delve into the latest trends, challenges, and success stories in the digital realm. Additionally, it shed light on the unique challenges faced by the public sector in embracing digital technologies for enhanced governance, service delivery, and citizen engagement.
Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Brig (Dr) BD Mishra (Retd), welcomed the participants, emphasizing Ladakh's rapid progress in digital transformation. He highlighted the importance of digital sovereignty for national defense, stressing towards creating total autonomy in IT domain. Mishra acknowledged the significant contributions to the Conclave, citing examples like digital transactions and income tax digitization.
MP Ladakh, Jamyang Tsering Namgial, emphasized work ethics and Ladakh's potential contribution to India's five trillion-dollar economy. He underscored the importance of connectivity and financial literacy, highlighting the positive impact of Ayush-man Bharat in remote areas. He emphasized the crucial role of digital transformation in promoting connectivity and financial inclusivity in border areas. Advisor Dr. Pawan Kotwal invited participation in the 12th Digital Transformation Conclave, acknowledging the challenging weather conditions. He showcased Ladakh's potential in AI strength, advanced technology, and economic growth. Kotwal underlined the region's vastness, low population density and clean atmosphere, calling for increased tourism and GDP contribution through high-tech computer & industrial policies.
Earlier, Secretary, IT Ladakh Amit Sharma, in his welcome address, expres-sed his gratitude to the contributors of digital initiatives. Acknowledging prog-ress in e-Governance, smart classes, and responsive tourism, he emphasized the transformative power of technology. Sharma highlighted ongoing efforts to enhance connectivity, promote environmental well-being and improved healthcare. Emphasizing public participation, he urged for collective contributions from the august gathering towards ongoing UT Ladakh's progress.
Keynote addresses were also given by various dignitaries like Co-founder, Man-aging Director & Chief Exe-cutive Officer, Yotta Data Services, Sunil Gupta who highlighted the need for super-scale & super intelligence in India, spotlighting Shakti Cloud and Yantra Cloud initiatives. While, Partner-Government & Public Services, Consulting Leader, Deloitte India, NSN Murthy discussed the transformative impact of digitalization, citing Deloitte as an example and emphasizing the efficiency of services through digital lockers.
VP & Head of India Region at Iron Mountain, Anuj Kapur, provided insights into the company's history and role in managing government records. Industry presentations.
The Conclave featured presentation by industry experts who covered the topics on Smart Display Solutions: Transforming Government by Susheel Bhat (Samsung), overcome challenges of Digital Transformation using Zero Trust Technology by Gagandeep Nanda (Zscal-er), Securing Digital Trans-formation: Evolution of SOC by Mukul Kulshrestha (Inspira Enterprise) etc.
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