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PHDCCI organizes IT Conclave in collaboration with Chandigarh Administration and STPI
Babushahi Bureau
Chandigarh, August 23, 2024: Chandigarh is an emerging IT hub. The government should create such an ecosystem where industries do not need any kind of government support.
The above view was expressed by IAS Hargunjit Kaur, Secretary, Chandigarh Industries and Commerce Department, at a function organized by PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Chandigarh.
Speaking during the IT Conclave organised in collaboration with the administration and Software Technology Parks of India, he said that the administration's focus is on developing an ecosystem where minimum government intervention is required. NHe also called for promoting growth and innovation in the IT sector. He assured to give his cooperation.
Speaking on the occasion, Rakesh Verma, Additional Director, STPI spoke about STPI's contribution to the IT Industry in India and said that STPI has helped in setting up IT Parks across the country and the contribution of IT Industry to India's GDP has increased substantially.
Madhu Sudan Vij, President, Chandigarh Chapter of PHDCCI, while delivering the welcome address, mentioned the importance of IT industry in the economic development of Chandigarh region. Various sessions on digital transformation, artificial intelligence, cyber security and start-ups were organised during the conclave.
Suvrat Khanna, Co-Chairman, PHDCCI Chandigarh Chapter expressed his heartfelt gratitude to Chandigarh Administration, STPI Mohali, eminent speakers, participants and sponsors for their invaluable contribution in making the conclave a success.
In the inaugural session, Pavitra Singh, PCS Industry Director, Chandigarh, Sanjeev Singh Sethi, Co-Chairman, Punjab State Chapter PHDCCI, and Ms. Pooja Nair, Regional President, PHDCCI She Forum were also present. Ms. Bharti Sood, Regional Director, PHDCCI moderated the session.