At Bengaluru Tech Summit, CM Siddaramaiah urges industry to address reality of digital divide
The Hindu
CM Siddaramaiah urges industry to bridge digital divide & invest in tech infrastructure. He announces new initiatives to develop & enhance ecosystems beyond Bengaluru, & policies to propel Karnataka to global tech stage. State has pioneered sector-specific policies & is launching AVGC-XR Policy.
The digital divide is a reality we must address, ensuring that the benefits of technology reach every citizen, regardless of their background, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah urged the industry while inaugurating Karnataka’s annual tech exposition, Bengaluru Tech Summit at Bangalore Palace on November 29 morning.
“Even as we celebrate our tech achievements, we recognise that challenges persist. We aim to bridge this gap through targeted initiatives, utilising the power of data and analytics to drive informed decision-making in governance,“ the CM said.
He said, ‘Beyond Bengaluru’ was a unique initiative in that direction with the primary focus of developing and enhancing ecosystems in regions beyond Bengaluru and bridging the digital divide.
“Our government is committed to furthering this technological trajectory. We will invest in the infrastructure needed to support the next wave of innovation, foster collaboration between industry and academia, and create policies that propel the state of Karnataka to new heights on the global tech stage,” he stated while addressing a packed audience of technocrats from India and abroad.
The CM further said, “The Bengaluru Tech Summit was not just an event, it was a celebration of our collective vision, determination, and commitment to harness the power of technology for the greater good.”
As the theme for the 26th edition of Bengaluru Tech Summit, Breaking Boundaries emphasises on the importance of our State breaking regional boundaries, by creating sector specific clusters across the state of Karnataka, he said.
According to Mr. Siddaramaiah, the government is focused on building a seamless ecosystem that attracts investment, talent, and opportunities by breaking sectoral boundaries through support and encouragement of industries across different sectors and breaking scale by bringing in new business and investments.
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