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CII’s innovation summit to focus on Artificial Intelligence
Bengaluru, July 4 (IANS) The two-day India Innovation Summit by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), to be held here on July 12-13, will focus on the disruptive technology of Artificial Intelligence (AI), the industry body said on Wednesday.
“The 14th edition of the summit will focus on the new age technologies like AI, machine learning and block chain technologies that will transform our future,” India Innovation Summit’s Chairman and co-founder of global software major Infosys Kris Gopalakrishnan told reporters here.
The summit will witness the participation of over 600 attendees, including the industry leaders, entrepreneurs and government representatives, who will deliberate on various aspects of adoption of AI.
The two-day event, with a theme “India.AI – Driving the Future for the World”, will address the aspects of impact of AI on farming, healthcare, automobiles and job creation, among others.
It will allow the startups and industry to showcase their expertise and also interact with the policymakers on framing laws with regard to the technology.
“As a country we should take small steps towards the adoption of autonomous vehicles and new modes of medical diagnostics, making use of AI, that could significantly bring down the costs. There are risks involved, but there are also benefits in the use of AI,” Gopalakrishnan added.
While admitting that some of the traditional jobs could be lost as a result of the adoption of AI, Gopalakrishnan, who also founded the Bengaluru-based startup accelerator Axilor Ventures, believes that the technology can also create many jobs.
“There is a need for re-skilling ourselves in order to take up the jobs that will be upgraded due to AI,” he said.
The convention has been one of the reasons for Bengaluru’s growth in the country in the field of research and development, Gopalakrishnan added.
Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Suresh Prabhu, Niti Aayog Chief Executive Amitabh Kant, Karnataka Chief Minster H.D. Kumaraswamy and state Information Technology and Biotechnology (IT and BT) Minister K.J. George will also be present at the summit, the industry body said.
The Young Innovators Challenge Award, an initiative by the CII and 3M India, will be presented during the summit to innovators working on social, economic and sustainability challenges in the country.
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Dr. Abhishek Verma Dedicates a Shelter in Memory of His Mother, Veena Verma, at KGMU; Inaugurated by Daughter Nicolle Verma
World-renowned business tycoon Dr. Abhishek Verma has supported Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission. In memory of his mother, Late Veena Verma, who was a 3 term Rajya Sabha MP.
Dr. Verma dedicated a state-of-the-art free permanent shelter for the attendants of patients at KGMU Medical University, Lucknow, under the aegis of Vijay Shree Foundation. His daughter, Nicolle Verma, inaugurated the shelter.
During the event, Foodman Vishal Singh honored Nicolle Verma by presenting her with a memento. Mrs. Nidhi Sharma and Avantika Yadav, associated with the organization, welcomed her with garlands. Following this, Nicolle Verma distributed essential items to the attendants and also handed out fruits. She became emotional remembering her grandmother on her birth anniversary.
On this occasion, she also inaugurated the “Veena Verma Sevalaya” in memory of her grandmother, Veena Verma, to serve the attendants. She expressed, “I feel proud that my family is engaged in nation-building as well as social service. Today, in collaboration with Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh Ji, I feel immensely proud to dedicate this shelter for the poor, helpless, and needy attendants of patients battling serious illnesses like cancer. I am honored to be associated with the Hunger-Free World Mission for humanity.”
Inspired by the continuous humanitarian service provided by Vijay Shree Foundation over the past 17 years, Nicolle Verma donated 10 lakh rupees to support the cause. The purpose of this donation is to ensure that services continue for the needy attendants of patients suffering from severe illnesses in hospitals, as facilitated by Foodman Vishal Singh.
It is noteworthy that Dr. Abhishek Verma’s family has a legacy of public and philanthropic service. They are helping millions to carry forward the values and service work of their parents. On the occasion of his mother’s birth anniversary, Dr. Abhishek Verma dedicated this state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College to serve the attendants of patients through the Vijay Shree Foundation.
Supporting Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission, Dr. Abhishek Verma assured that he would continually support keeping this flame of humanity alive. He also promised to assist in providing medicines to the helpless patients.
Continuing her grandmother’s legacy of service, Nicolle Verma personally served food to the needy patients and attendants. She said, “It is our good fortune to have received the joy of doing this noble work today through Foodman Vishal Singh. I have taken another step forward in carrying my family’s values and cooperation by joining hands with the Vijay Shree Foundation. My father taught me to serve and help the needy, and I feel happy when I bring a smile to someone’s face.”
On the birth anniversary of the late Veena Verma, the event organizer, Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh, said, “We feel proud and happy that Dr. Abhishek Verma, a globally renowned business tycoon, has extended his support to uplift our country from the hunger index. Today, on his mother’s birth anniversary, he inaugurated a state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College, which will always be helpful for the needy attendants of patients. It is a pleasure for me and the organization to receive the affection of Mr. Verma.”
The event was attended by General Manager Verma Family Office Hemant Garg, Sonu Rajput, and the organization’s volunteers, including Sandeep Singh, Parmeshwar Ji, Prashant Rao Gautam, Balram Singh, Ramesh Chaudhary, Suman, Jeetu, Anil, Suraj, Vinay, Manish Bhadauria, Manas Mehrotra, Vivek, Apurv, Happy, and others.