We are thrilled to welcome Mr. Prasanth Nair IAS, Special Secretary to the Gov of Kerala, as a keynote speaker for DevOpsDays Kerala 2024!
Topic: Redefining Governance in a Tech-Driven World
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Mr. Prasanth Nair was selected to the Indian Administrative Service in the year 2007 securing an all-India rank 4 in the UPSC exam. Hailing from Thalassery in Kannur District, Prasanth grew up in Thiruvananthapuram and graduated in law from the University of Kerala with first rank.
Mr. Prasanth has served in various capacities in various sectors including Tourism, Excise, Taxation, Roads, Water supply, Shipping, Energy, Skill Development, shipping, tribal welfare, etc. He headed two World Bank Projects, viz. Jalanidhi & KSTP. As District Magistrate in Kozhikode District of Kerala he earned the moniker of ‘Collector bro’ for his citizen-friendly and participative approach to governance. He initiated ‘Operation Sulaimani’ to eradicate hunger under the umbrella project named ‘Compassionate Kozhikode’. Internationale Tourismus-Börse Berlin chose it as one of the 50 inspirational projects from around the world. He is the founder of India’s first tribal heritage village project, ‘En Ooru’ in Wayanad. He is the founding CEO of Unnathi, a specialized agency providing livelihood and scholarships for the upliftment of scheduled caste and tribal youth. Presently he is the Special Secretary to the government handling Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare Department. He is also the Managing Director of KAMCO, the pioneering agricultural tools and equipment manufacturer in India.
Mr. Prasanth writes in Malayalam and English with equal ease, and his articles have been widely published. He is the author of the best sellers ‘Collector Bro: The quixotic thallals of a civil servant’ and “Lifebuoy”. His latest shortstory collection ‘Broswamy Kathakal’ is also a best seller. He has also served as a speaker at various academic and development forums including the UN University-Bonn, IIT, IIM, IRMA, LBSNAA etc.
In this keynote, Mr. Prasanth Nair IAS explores how governance can evolve to meet the demands of a tech-driven world, balancing the potential of emerging technologies with the realities of public administration. He will delve into case studies of successful digital governance, discuss strategies for overcoming resistance to change, and examine the ethical implications of technology in public service. In an era where technology is reshaping every aspect of our lives, the realm of governance is no exception. Ultimately, this session aims to provide a roadmap for embracing technology in governance, ensuring that it serves not just as a tool, but as a transformative force for good governance in the modern age, citing examples of "Kerala Agriculture Technology Hub and Information Repository app - KATHIR".
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