Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Launch of CII's Public Lecture Series: Lecture by Dr Sam Pitroda on 21 May 2011 at The Gateway Hotel, Vadodara



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About the CII Public Lecture Series:

One of the key ingredients of a functioning democracy is an

informed citizenry. Recognizing this fundamental truth,

CII (Confederation of Indian Industries),

Central Gujarat Zonal Council is

pleased to launch a "Public Lecture Series".


The series aims to invite eminent speakers of national and

international repute to talk on issues of topical interest

and provide an interactive forum for the citizens of this

region to enter into a dialogue not only with

the eminent speakers but also among themselves

with a view to understanding and improving

the situation and environment to the extent possible.

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Theme of the Inaugural Lecture:

The first lecture in the series aims to ignite a

discussion on the need for India as a society

to become curious, questioning and innovative

to regain her rightful place in the comity

of nations. Dr. Pitroda, a man who has been

able to combine technology and sociology

to deliver innovative, appropriate and

cost-effective solutions is the most appropriate

person to launch this initiative.

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About the Speaker:

Dr. Sam Pitroda, an eminent technocrat and

a patriotic Indian will launch the series through

his talk on "Creating a curious, Questioning

and Innovative society". Dr. Pitroda is

well-known as the man who inspired the

"Telecom Revolution" in India and is currently

the Prime Minister of India's Adviser on

Public Information Infrastructure and Innovations

and is Chairman of the Expert Committee on

the use of ICT in Railways and National

Innovation Council. He is also the Chairman of

the Smart Grid Task Force set up under

the aegis of the Ministry of Power,

Government of India . He has recently been appointed

the founding Commissioner of the United Nations

Broadband Commission for Digital

Development. He holds close to

100 worldwide patents and has published and

lectured widely in the US, Europe, Latin America and Asia.

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Program Details:

Date: 21 May 2011, Saturday

Time: 1730 to 1930 hours

Venue: The Gateway Hotel,

Near Akota Gardens, Akota, Vadodara


The lecture is by invitation only. Please confirm your

attendance for the same by returning

the enclosed reply form to the coordinator mentioned below.

For Further Details, Contact

Khushbu Suthar

Confederation of Indian Industry

201-203, Abhishek Complex, Akshar Chowk,

Old Padra Road, Vadodara- 390 020.

Phone: 0265-6532017 / 2341771. Email: khushbu.suthar@cii.in

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