With an aim to throw light on new technology and innovations in various aspects of governance and PSU spectrum, Elets Technomedia hosted the second edition of the National Manufacturing Innovation Summit and 4th National PSU summit, in Pune on 20th June.

The event marked the presence of various industry and tech leaders who shared their views on a number of themes like Innovation in India’s PSU and Manufacturing sector, Innovation for better governance in the era of smart cities, Electronic manufacturing in India, and lots more.

Speaking at the event, Rajit Punhani, Chief Vigilance Officer, NTPC Limited talked about innovation led growth of India’s PSU and Manufacturing sector.

#RajitPunhani, Chief Vigilance Officer, @ntpclimited addresses the spectators on Innovation led growth of India’s PSU & Manufacturing sector. #Artificialintelligence #robotics #machinelearning #smartfactory #IoT #Leanmanufacturing #blockchain #3Dprinting @SAVDAGREAT pic.twitter.com/GzaayZ3XhN

— CIO (@EletsCIO) June 20, 2019

Ada Dyno, Mumbai Bureau Chief, Polish Investment and Trade Agency, India, also shared her views on the sameand explained how digitisation and technology was driving the sector’s growth.

#AdaDyno Mumbai Bureau Chief, Polish Investment and Trade Agency, India, shares her views at 2nd Elets National Manufacturing Innovation Summit, Pune and 4th PSU Summit, Pune. #artificialintelligence #robotics #machinelearning #IoT #Leanmanufacturing #blockchain @SAVDAGREAT pic.twitter.com/sRVnbny1W6

— Elets CIO (@EletsCIO) June 20, 2019

Mona K Khandhar, Commissioner of Rural Development & Secretary to Government panchayats, Rural Housing and Rural Development Department, Government of Gujarat, shared her success stories and future plans how the department was working on tax return filing, regional languages, help desks, and more.

Mona K Khandhar, Commissioner of Rural Development h Secretary to Government panchayats, Rural Housing and Rural Development Department, Govt of @CMOGuj speaks at Elets National Manufacturing Innovation Summit, Pune. #Artificialintelligence #robotics #machinelearning @SAVDAGREAT pic.twitter.com/qlALmZN153

— CIO (@EletsCIO) June 20, 2019

Meanwhile, Shweta Shalini, Advisor to the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Maharashtra, spoke about GIS Mapping success and convergence of people participation of this programme. She added how technology can act as a backbone for understanding citizens’ needs.

Shweta Shalini Advisor to @CMOMaharashtra spoke about #GIS Mapping success & convergence of people participation of this programme.#Artificialintelligence #IoT #Leanmanufacturing #blockchain #cybersecurity #eletsmanufacturing #manufacturinginnovation @SAVDAGREAT pic.twitter.com/AloZb1L3ch

— CIO (@EletsCIO) June 20, 2019

AS part of the event, a series of panel discussions pondered over technology initiatives and their importance in smart cities, opportunities and challenges in electronic manufacturing sector of India and how technology was leading to industry transformation.

Speaking at the panel discussion that discussed innovations in smart cities, Prem Kumar Gera, MD , Gujarat Alkalies and Chemical Limited stressed why innovation was the key to any country’s development. He also talked about his company and how it succeeded by impressive team work.

Prem Kumar Gera, MD, Gujarat Alkalies And Chemicals Ltd. stressed why innovation was the key to any country’s development. at the 2nd Elets National Manufacturing Innovation Summit, Pune and 4th PSU Summit, Pune. #innovation ##PSU #Technology #Governance #teamwork @SAVDAGREAT pic.twitter.com/jThaNrEQ73

— CIO (@EletsCIO) June 20, 2019

Shekhar Gaikwad, Commissioner, Sugar, Government of Maharashtra, stressed the areas which had immense scope of innovation in the sugar industry.

Shekhar Gaikwad, Commissioner, #Sugar, #Maharashtra govt, stressed areas which had immense scope of innovation in the sugar industry as he spoke at 2nd Elets National Manufacturing Innovation Summit, Pune and 4th PSU Summit. #Governance #innovation #SugarIndustry @SAVDAGREAT pic.twitter.com/BCQddYGLI8

— eGov Magazine (@egovonline) June 20, 2019

Talking about initiatives in smart cities, Rajendra Jagtap, CEO, Pune Smart City shared the future plans of the government in the area. He shared how data exchange and analysis was playing an important role in making Pune smart.

#RajendraJagtap, CEO, Pune Smart City shared the future plans of the #government in the area. He shared how #dataexchange and #dataanalysis was playing an important role in making Pune smart. #EletsManufacturinginnovation #PSUSummit #eletsonline #smartcity #Pune @SAVDAGREAT pic.twitter.com/cjjzwSF7zU

— eGov Magazine (@egovonline) June 20, 2019

N R Munirathnam, Director General, Centre for Materials for Electronics Technology (C-MET) spoke on Electronic Manufacturing in India: Opportunities and Challenges during the panel discussion.

N R Munirathnam, DG, #CentreforMaterialsforElectronicsTechnology (C-MET) speaks on #ElectronicManufacturing in India: Opportunities and Challenges during panel discussion at 2nd Elets National Manufacturing Innovation Summit, Pune and 4th PSU Summit, Pune. @ravigupta1000 pic.twitter.com/NISa0D2wK0

— eGov Magazine (@egovonline) June 20, 2019

Industry leaders were also awarded and acknowledged for their contributions in this regard.

Prem Kumar Gera, MD, Gujarat Alkalies and Chemical Limited awarded for Excellence in Corporate Governance.

Mona K Khandhar received the award on behalf of Rural Housing and Rural Development Department, Government of Gujarat for exemplary initiatives for rural development in Gujarat.

Mona K Khandhar receives award on behalf of Rural Housing and Rural Development Department, Govt of Gujarat for exemplary initiatives for rural development in @VibrantGujarat #eletsmanufacturing #manufacturinginnovation #governance #Gujarat #RuralDevelopemnt @SAVDAGREAT pic.twitter.com/q3P3RilLC1

— eGov Magazine (@egovonline) June 20, 2019

Rajit Punhani, Chief Vigilance Officer, NTPC received award as NTPC was recognised for Technological Innovation in PSU.

MS Kalshetti, Commissioner, Kolhapur Municipal Corporation was acknowledged for smart government initiatives by Municipal Corporation.

#MSKalshetti, Commissioner, #KolhapurMunicipalCorporation receives award for #smart #government #initiatives by Municipal Corporation at 4th PSU Summit, Pune and 2nd Elets National Manufacturing Innovation Summit, Pune.#smartcity #Kolhapur #innovation #governance @ravigupta1000 pic.twitter.com/QazMf2ArVM

— eGov Magazine (@egovonline) June 20, 2019

While, Nayana Gunde, Chairman and Managing Director, Pune Mahanagar Parivahan Mahamandal Limited (PMPML) acknowledged for Smart Transport Initiatives; Shekhar Gaikwad, Commissioner, Sugar, Government of Maharashtra awarded for good governance through technology.