NICT 2011 - GuwahatiSeptember 2, 2010

Presented By: Kalyan Kar – Infinity Knowledge Ventures

“Inclusive Growth” Empowering Northeast with ICT

What is “Inclusive Growth” ?

Rapid and sustained poverty reduction requires

Inclusive Growth that allows people to

contribute to and benefit from the

economic growth

Inclusive Growth is about raising the pace of growth and

enlarging the size of the economy, while leveling the playing field for

investment and increasing productive employment opportunities

Inclusive Growth approach takes a longer term perspective for

sustainability

Why do we need “Inclusive Growth” ?• Two Globes

• The Rich & the Poor• Ignorant of each other’s habits, thoughts, and feelings, as if they were dwellers in different zones, or inhabitants of different planets

• This is clearly unsustainable morally, economically, socially & politically

The great and urgent challenge of the early 21st century – especially now as we enter its

second decade – is to generate Inclusive & Sustainable Growth

With a vision based on a strong sense of reality, real commitment & leadership, the necessary transformation can be brought about.

How ICT can facilitate Inclusive Growth ?

HealthcareEducation

Agriculture

Finance

Opportunities of Inclusive Growth in North East• Healthcare

• Partnering with Medical Chains• Setting up Remote Clinics• Para-Medical Skill Development

• Education• Partnering with Education Institutes• Setting up Remote Classes• Teacher Training & Skill Development

•Agriculture• Better Technology for Higher Yields• Effective Market Price Monitoring Systems• Direct Reach to End Customers

• Finance• Effective Public Distribution System• Small Distributed ATMs & Banking Systems• Efficient Micro-Finance Set-ups

Challenges Faced for Inclusive Growth in

• Infrastructure

• Trained Manpower

• Awareness

• Investments

• Effective Implementation

Way Forward

• Support the SMEs• Generate Awareness• Attract Investments• Public-Private-Partnership• Initiative in Skill Training• Encourage Entrepreneurs• Create Business Environment• Attractive IT Policy with Incentives• Last, but not the least, Brand Building

Thank You !!

kalyan.kar@ikvpl.com