NICT Guwahati September 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 Two Globes The Rich & the Poor The Rich & the Poor Ignorant of each other’s habits, Ignorant of each other’s habits, thoughts, and feelings, as if they thoughts, and feelings, as if they were dwellers in different zones, or were dwellers in different zones, or inhabitants of different planets inhabitants of different planets This is clearly unsustainable This is clearly unsustainable morally, economically, socially & politically 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 ? Healthcare HealthcareEducationAgriculture Finance Finance

Opportunities of Inclusive Growth in North East Healthcare Healthcare Partnering with Medical Chains Partnering with Medical Chains Setting up Remote Clinics Setting up Remote Clinics Para-Medical Skill Development Para-Medical Skill Development Education Education Partnering with Education Institutes Partnering with Education Institutes Setting up Remote Classes Setting up Remote Classes Teacher Training & Skill Development Teacher Training & Skill Development Agriculture Agriculture Better Technology for Higher Yields Better Technology for Higher Yields Effective Market Price Monitoring Systems Effective Market Price Monitoring Systems Direct Reach to End Customers Direct Reach to End Customers Finance Finance Effective Public Distribution System Effective Public Distribution System Small Distributed ATMs & Banking Systems Small Distributed ATMs & Banking Systems Efficient Micro-Finance Set-ups Efficient Micro-Finance Set-ups

Challenges Faced for Inclusive Growth in Infrastructure Infrastructure Trained Manpower Trained Manpower Awareness Awareness Investments Investments Effective Implementation Effective Implementation

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

Thank You !!