Department of Information Technology and Communication, Government of Nagaland is organising the second ‘e-Naga Summit 2016’ , a two-day event starting today, at Indira Gandhi Stadium, Kohima, with the objective to bring together various experts from abroad and elsewhere under one roof for brainstorming session.
The theme of the summit is “Towards making the State of Nagaland the next IT hub in South East Asia.”
In a press note, commissioner & secretary to the Government of Nagaland K.D. Vizo stated “the e-Naga Summit envisions to embark on a process to instil the spirit of innovation and use of technology for impacting positive change in the society with target audience comprising of students, entrepreneurs, NGO’s, Government Departments and industry professionals.”
Vizo informed the summit aims to establish the foundation required to identify existing gaps, incubate ideas and devise Nagaland specific solutions.
Seven topics will be discussed in the summit–What role can Law Makers play in promoting IT and e-Governance?; Can media be an enabler in promoting IT and e-Governance?; How can Civil Societies and Students promote IT and e-Governance? ; Information Technology and Security of citizens; Importance of citizen centric Services delivery; Can skill Development and BPO be an answer to solving unemployment problem?; How can entrepreneurship be promoted in IT sector?
Vizo further informed the “findings will be used to generate practical solutions to bring about a radical transformation in IT and eGoverrnance sector in the State.” Meanwhile, governor of Nagaland P.B. Acharya will grace the occasion as chief guest and minister, IT&C, Transport & Civil Aviation and Border Affairs P.Paiwang Konyak as guest of honour. Various dignitaries including Nagaland chief secretary and Adviser to President of Estonia will speak during the inaugural function. All Administrative heads of departments, heads of departments, IT Nodal officers of various Departments, entrepreneurs, students, NGOs etc have been invited to attend the e-Naga Summit, 2016. Registration for the e-Naga Summit, 2016 will be done online as well as at the venue. For further details, visit www.esummit.nagaland.gov.in.