---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Gyanendra Kumar <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Jan 15, 2006 10:10 PM
Forum For Science And Development invitation for a Seminar Dear Sir/Madam, The last decade has seen a booming IT/ITES industry in the country, with Bangalore as its leading centre. It is well known that this sector has grown at breathtaking rates in exports and employment. IT/ITES industry is now a significant part of Indian Industry and Economy. Governments at Centre and States consider IT as the engine of growth of Industry and Economy, and have given it top priority. It is claimed that India can become a Superpower in IT, because it has natural advantages for the emerging 'Knowledge-based industries'. Of course, many contest this opinion. What is the real contribution of IT Industry to Indian Industry and Development? What are its strengths? What are its weaknesses? AND will the Boom continue? How does the SOCIETY AS A WHOLE, benefit from it? These are some questions that ought to be examined. The Forum for Science and Development is hence organizing a seminar on the topic: "IT in India: A Social Audit". Eminent experts from the industry, academic institutions and social activists have agreed to speak in the seminar and we look forward to participation from a wide cross section of the citizens of Bangalore. The Forum invites, scientists, technologists, IT professionals, teachers, students and citizens, belonging to all walks of life to join and contribute to this debate. We consider it a privilege to invite you to the seminar and take part in its proceedings. IT in India: A Social Audit Date: 21st January, 2006, 3 .30 PM. – 7.00 PM L-Hall, II Floor, St.Joseph's PU College, Residency Road, Bangalore. Programme Welcome: Dr. S.Chatterjee (Convenor, FSD) Session 1: (3.30 PM - 5.00 PM). § The Contribution of IT to the Development of India § Chair: Dr. Vasu, Bangalore University § An IT Industry Perspective: § Anant Koppar, President, Mphasis Technologies § A Social Audit: § Dr. Vasanthi Srinivasan, IIM, Bangalore. § Discussion followed by Chair's Remarks § Tea Break : 5.00 PM- 5.20 PM. Session 2: (5.30 – 7.30 PM) § Panel Discussion - IT Boom: A Bubble or Is it Sustainable? § Chair: S.Chatterjee § N.K.Vasantharaj – Introduction: The IT Boom and the Imponderables. § Prof. Balaji Parthasarathy, IIIT, Bangalore § NRK Raman, CEO, iFlex Solutions § Y.Kiran Chandra , Free Software Foundation of India § Discussion followed by Chair's Remarks § Summary and Vote of Thanks: Vijoo Krishnan Sd/- S.Chatterjee (Convenor, FSD) Indian Institute of Astrophysics, Bangalore 560 034. Tel: 9342858587, E Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Knowledge is power... share it equitably! http://www.gnu.org
