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Special Secretary (ER & DPA) Shri Perisamy Kumaran: - “DPI model has emerged as a key Indian value proposition..being adopted and adapted by countries worldwide… - As new technologies emerge at an average rate, it is benefiting a select few and perpetuating a digital divide of sorts, as India advances in its DPI journey. We are committed to assisting other nations in adopting and scaling digital public infrastructure... - India's successes provide a strong foundation for us to assist the global south in developing and scaling its own DPI initiatives” https://lnkd.in/ghKuYS5M Ministry of External Affairs, India , Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology , Government of India Official

By advocating for cash flow-based lending and trust-based scoring systems, Deepak Sharma presents innovative approaches to address credit gaps and unlock opportunities for sustainable economic development within India’s dynamic MSME sector 👇 With Rahul Bhaik , Sagar Parikh , Priyashmita G. https://lnkd.in/gVeetrk6

Explore the potential of cash flow lending for Indian MSMEs and the significance of democratizing credit access through short-tenor and small-ticket loans, especially for micro-enterprises that comprise 99% of the MSME sector in India 👇 https://lnkd.in/gVeetrk6

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Last 30 hours to build for India⏳ We’re delighted to partner with Google India, Startup India and MeitY Startup Hub for the #GenAIExchange Hackathon! Join us on this mission to leverage AI to solve India’s most pressing challenges with support from industry leaders. With Google’s Gemini and Google Cloud technology, participants will have the tools to create solutions that will drive India’s growth. We’re excited to see the groundbreaking projects that will come to life. Let’s build a better India, together. 👉 Register now: https://lnkd.in/dZugTQ8i TiE Delhi-NCR, Peak XV Partners, Lightspeed, Blume Ventures, Antler, ProductNation/iSPIRT, People+ai, Sarvam, Glance, RateGain, bigbasket.com, Croma, Network18 Media & Investments Limited, Policybazaar.com, & Netcore Cloud

That’s a wrap! After two dynamic days of workshops, discussions, and high-profile networking, our incredible speakers, sponsors, and presenters have shared their reflections on the second edition of #DPG24. It’s been a pleasure hosting you all in our engaging sessions. A special shoutout for the insightful soundbites: - Tulika Pandey | Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology  - Sharad Sharma | ProductNation/iSPIRT - Urmila Chatterjee | Energy Policy Institute at the University of Chicago (EPIC India)   - Kandasamy S | Thazhal Geospatial Analytics Pvt Ltd As we close this year’s event, we’re beyond grateful for the amazing turnout and can’t wait to see everyone next year! Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Foundation for Science, Innovation and Development, IISc Bangalore IEEE BANGALORE SECTION Maruti Suzuki India Limited Chengappa Munjandira, PhD Mohammed Imran Khan . . . #DPG24 #cdpg #dataforpublicgood #Symposium2024 #DataforGood #2ndEdition #BengaluruEvents

The missing layer of India stack Given our population and a proven track record of providing talent for global IT, why is India at risk of missing the AI bus? Excerpts: Given the historical base of creating talent pools for IT, India should be the largest provider of AI talent in the world. But it is not. So, what is the likely bottleneck today? India has around 250 million students currently, as per India Brand Equity Foundation. But less than 10% of them have access to computers at home. So, we have a very large pool of learners not being trained on digital problem-solving at an early enough age because of a lack of devices. India is connected to the internet but through smartphones, which do not enable creation and innovation. This fact came to light during the extended Covid-induced lockdowns, which led to demonstrated “learning loss” for millions of students. And here is how government and policymaking can help: - Go beyond supply-side policies on electronics. A lot of focus has been on localization of electronics. This helps the ecosystem grow, but the focus also has to come on growing the demand side. - Enable government school ecosystem to digitize. Help direct investments or enable some private investments to come in, especially in government schools where the larger body of learners exist. - Create newer ways of assessing student competencies and skills. Build further on the National Education Policy (NEP) to get away from rote-based learning and entrance exam-based assessments. - Enable devices as part of subsidized education loans. Currently, even affordable devices may be out of reach for many students.   https://lnkd.in/gxwjnw_9

🌍 #DPG24 - While the keynote address by Sharad Sharma, Co-Founder of iSPIRT Foundation, has wrapped up, here are some key insights! He discussed the unique GST framework in India, emphasising its impact on the liability chain, unlike any other country. He highlighted how innovative policies are crucial for navigating complex regulations and fostering a robust data economy. As we move forward, the focus will be on making data more accessible and competitive. Thank you for joining us in this vital discussion on shaping India’s tech landscape! Indian Institute of Science (IISc) IEEE BANGALORE SECTION Foundation for Science, Innovation and Development, IISc Bangalore Maruti Suzuki India Limited ProductNation/iSPIRT Sharad Sharma Chengappa Munjandira, PhD Mohammed Imran Khan . . . #DPG24 #cdpg #dataforpublicgood #Symposium2024 #DataforGood #2ndEdition #BengaluruEvents

All about the funding game, a 2015 throwback to start the week with still-relevant lessons from Shekhar Kirani of Accel in India , Karthik B. Reddy of Blume Ventures , and Girish Mathrubootham of Freshworks The biggest lesson? "Don’t get discouraged with ‘No’ from a partner of a VC firm" Find more here: https://lnkd.in/gvMXM5p5

Citizen Stack sets the gold standard with 5 guiding sutras that define a "good DPI"—providing the fidelity needed as the demand for trustworthy DPI solutions grows. Endorsed by the Govt. of India, it’s the benchmark of excellence in the digital world. Op-ed by Amitabh Kant & Madhumitha Prema Ramanathan #DigitalIndia #CitizenStack Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology Ministry of External Affairs, India https://lnkd.in/gZfdpxVR