The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) J&K Council has announced plans to collaborate with leading technology analytics, consulting and research firm Techarc as a knowledge partner. The two will set up a first-of-its-kind technology panel of eminent technology business leaders and professionals which will act as a think tank/advocacy group fostering technology-driven transformation in Jammu and Kashmir. 

The panel will actively engage government, academia, and businesses to work on increasing the uptake of technology and the latest interventions driving innovations in products, services, and functions.

“Through this initiative, we want to create an ecosystem where IT and associated sectors can thrive in the UT resulting in digital startups and entrepreneurs.  At the same time, the panel will help existing businesses leverage latest technology interventions to innovate and transform,” Ehsan Javed, Vice Chairman CII J&K Council, was quoted as saying by Techglocal at a virtual event.

One of the key objectives of the panel will be to engage with the government to drive advocacy regarding the implementation of e-governance, smart city, and other digital / technology initiatives of various departments of the government.

“This will be a unique forum which brings together a pool of vast experience and expertise in the technology sector.  As knowledge partners our endeavor would be to bring in as much as resources to the panel to benefit the relevant stakeholders,” said Faisal Kawoosa, Founder & Chief Analyst, Techarc.

Another objective is to promote and foster entrepreneurship in the digital domain through mentorship, funding and industry connect.

The panel will conduct a series of activities which includes research, engagement programmes, advisory sessions, mentoring sessions, and a newsletter to showcase the success stories and other enabling activities, helping the technology sector grow in Jammu and Kashmir (SAM).