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ET Digital UP Conclave: UP Using Robust Tools to Monitor Progress of Districts to Achieve OTD Goals
LUCKNOW: At the ET Digital UP Conclave 2025, held on May 23 in Lucknow, Alok Kumar, Principal Secretary of Planning, Programme Implementation & Science and Technology for Uttar Pradesh, highlighted the state's strategic initiatives to monitor and drive progress toward its one trillion-dollar economy (OTD) objective. Recognizing the state's regional diversity, Uttar Pradesh has established OTD cells at both state and district levels to ensure coordinated efforts across departments. These cells have set district-specific targets focusing on investments, credit flow, and project execution. To enhance data accuracy, the state has completed detailed surveys in four key districts, capturing information on labor force participation, unincorporated enterprises, and gross value added per worker. Additional surveys are underway to assess tourism impacts and horticulture output.
Date - 26/05/2025
ET Digital UP Conclave: Educational Institutes Must Consult Experts to Prepare Curricula to Suit Market Needs
LUCKNOW: At the second edition of the ET Digital UP Conclave, experts emphasized the urgent need for educational institutions to align their curricula with evolving industry demands to enhance graduate employability. In the panel discussion titled "Skilling UP Building a Future-Ready Workforce," held on May 23, 2025, in Lucknow, officials and thought leaders highlighted the significant gap between academic training and market requirements. MK Shanmuga Sundaram, Principal Secretary of Labour & Employment, pointed out that nearly 50% of college graduates are not industry-ready. He advocated for regular consultations between educational institutions and industry experts to update curricula with relevant skills, including proficiency in artificial intelligence and problem-solving.
Date - 26/05/2025
ET Digital UP Conclave: UP is Becoming Data Centre Hub of North India, Says Minister Nandi
LUCKNOW: At the ET Digital UP Conclave, Uttar Pradesh's Minister for Industrial Development, Nand Gopal Gupta Nandi, emphasized the state's emergence as the data centre hub of North India. Citing projects like the Hiranandani Groups data centre in Noida, he credited UPs robust digital infrastructure for attracting major investments in IT and technology. Nandi noted the state's digital transformation during the COVID-19 pandemic, such as using drone technology for rapid land record mapping. He highlighted the states success in boosting software exports and job creation, with over 400 STPI-registered IT and ITES companies now operating, including global firms like IBM, Deloitte, Genpact, and HCL in cities beyond Noida, like Lucknow. The minister announced the establishment of India's first AI Centre for Excellence in Lucknow and the launch of the "AI Pragya Yojana," aimed at training over 10 lakh youth in advanced digital skills. He also pointed to improvements in the business environment through initiatives like a single-window portal for investor support.
Date - 26/05/2025
ET Digital UP Conclave: Powered by AI & IT, Uttar Pradesh is Emerging as Digital First State, Says Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak
LUCKNOW: At the second edition of the ET Digital UP Conclave, Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak emphasized the transformative role of artificial intelligence (AI) and information technology in propelling the state towards becoming a digital-first region. Speaking under the theme "Towards a Digital Future: Empowering Governance through Technology," Pathak highlighted AI as a means of boosting productivity rather than a threat to employment. He praised the impact of Prime Minister Narendra Modis Direct Benefit Transfers scheme for increasing transparency and efficiency in governance. Pathak noted Uttar Pradesh's progress from a past of underdevelopment to becoming an IT and innovation hub, exporting software worth over Rs 75,000 crore annually and employing over 3.55 lakh people. He credited improved law and order for attracting global tech investments and urged youth to use digital platforms for learning and development rather than mere social interaction.
Date - 26/05/2025
Charting New Frontiers in Data Engineering: Turning Raw Information into Scalable Intelligence
Innovation in data engineering continues to transform how organizations extract value from their information assets while addressing increasingly complex technical and business challenges. Modern approaches to data infrastructure combine sophisticated technical architectures with strategic business alignment, creating systems that deliver trusted insights at scale. These advanced implementations leverage cloud-native platforms, machine learning integration, and automated processing to create data ecosystems that support real-time analytics and operational excellence. The evolution of data engineering has accelerated dramatically in recent years, with increasing emphasis on cloud migration, cross-functional collaboration, and intelligent automation. Organizations that effectively implement comprehensive data strategies gain significant advantages in decision-making speed, operational efficiency, and competitive positioning. The intersection of systems thinking and business impact represents a particularly powerful dimension of modern data engineering, enabling solutions that transform fragmented, high-velocity data into structured, scalable platforms for innovation.
Date - 26/05/2025
Multi-Core Fibre: Indias Pioneering Leap Towards Digital Sovereignty
In a world where sensitive data, from military communications to financial transactions, faces unprecedented cybersecurity threats, India has taken a significant step towards guaranteeing security that is unhackable. The country recently reached a watershed moment when it successfully demonstrated Quantum Key Distribution (QKD), a method of secure communication, using an advanced fibre optic cable known as Multi-Core Fibre (MCF). Why is quantum key distribution critical for modern communication? QKD ensures ultra-secure communication by harnessing the principles of quantum physics to exchange encryption keys (like passwords) between two parties. What sets QKD apart is its ability to detect any attempt at interception or tampering in real time. If an unauthorized party tries to access the key, the system immediately raises an alert. This makes QKD a groundbreaking technology for ensuring that sensitive information remains protected in todays increasingly digital world. This technology is especially critical for sectors like defense, banking, and healthcare, where protecting sensitive information is paramount.
Date - 25/05/2025
Ethical AI Models Highlighted as Pillars of e-Governance at Digital Uttar Pradesh Conclave
Lucknow, May 24, 2025 At the Digital Uttar Pradesh Conclave organized by ETGovernment, Amit Sharma, Secretary to the Government of Mizoram (Information & Communications Technology and Cooperation Departments), underscored the importance of Ethical Artificial Intelligence (AI) models as foundational pillars for inclusive and resilient e-Governance. His remarks came during a panel discussion on AI-Driven Governance: Building an Inclusive & Resilient Digital Economy, held against the backdrop of Uttar Pradeshs upcoming semiconductor hub in Noida. Sharma, who participated in the Inaugural Session alongside key dignitaries including Jitin Prasada, Minister of State for Information Technology, Government of India (Chief Guest), and Brajesh Pathak, Deputy Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh (Guest of Honour), remarked on the transformative journey of Uttar Pradesh from a BIMARU state to a leader in digital governance and IT-led development.
Date - 25/05/2025
AI-Powered Site Reliability: How Intelligent Automation Is Redefining Cloud Infrastructure Management
Cloud and artificial intelligence innovation continues to transform infrastructure management through sophisticated monitoring systems, predictive analytics, and automated operations. Modern approaches to site reliability engineering combine AI-driven anomaly detection, containerized deployment strategies, and comprehensive automation frameworks to create resilient, self-healing systems. These advanced implementations leverage cutting-edge technologies including machine learning modules, Kubernetes orchestration, and intelligent monitoring solutions to optimize distributed systems while reducing operational overhead and improving service reliability. The evolution of site reliability engineering has accelerated dramatically in recent years, with increasing emphasis on predictive maintenance, automated incident response, and AI-enhanced infrastructure management. Organizations that effectively implement comprehensive SRE strategies gain significant advantages in system reliability, operational efficiency, and scalable performance. The intersection of artificial intelligence and infrastructure engineering represents a crucial dimension of modern technology operations, enabling solutions that transform reactive problem-solving into proactive, intelligent system management across diverse cloud environments.
Date - 24/05/2025
Cloud Beckons: Are Government Organizations Equipped to Respond to the Tech Evolution?
Governments worldwide are accelerating cloud adoption and India is no exception. The Indian governmentm s Meghraj GI Cloud initiative is driving cloud adoption, enabling over 300 government departments to deliver faster and more efficient e-Gov services. These services involve multiple touchpoints like digital payments, identity verification, consent-based data sharing and more. The governments migration to cloud infrastructure coupled with the complexities of these applications presents critical security challenges, making them the prime targets of cybercriminals who seek high-value data for nefarious purposes. Nearly every cloud breach initiation or escalation stems from misconfigurations, compromised identities (whether service, human, or system-based), and excessive permissions. In most cases, weak access control and misconfigured cloud storage are cybercriminals' common entry vectors.
Date - 24/05/2025
UP Charts Bold Digital Future: MoS Jitin Prasada to Inaugurate ET Digital UP Conclave Today
In a dynamic push to position Uttar Pradesh as the country's next digital powerhouse, Union Minister of State for Commerce & Industry and Electronics & IT, Jitin Prasada, will inaugurate the ET Digital Uttar Pradesh Conclave 2025 today at The Centrum, Lucknow. The event will also include high-level discussions led by Brajesh Pathak, Deputy Chief Minister of UP and Nand Gopal Gupta Nandi, Minister for Infrastructure & Industrial Development, and Export Promotion, NRI and Investment Promotion, UP. The conclave, now in its second edition, is being organised by ETGovernment - The Economic Times in partnership with the IT & Electronics of Uttar Pradesh. With the theme "Towards a Digital Future: Empowering Governance through Technology", the event is expected to gather over 250 thought leaders from government, industry and academia.
Date - 23/05/2025
Architecting for Scalability: The Rise of Cloud-Native Practices in Modern Software Development
Innovation in cloud-native architecture continues to transform how enterprises design, deploy, and scale software systems in today's rapidly evolving technological landscape. Modern approaches to microservices, containerization, and distributed systems have established new standards for resilience, scalability, and operational efficiency across diverse business domains. These advanced methodologies combine technical sophistication with architectural vision, enabling organizations to rapidly deliver value while maintaining the flexibility to adapt to changing requirements. The evolution of enterprise software architecture has accelerated dramatically in recent years, with cloud-native principles fundamentally reshaping development practices and operational models. Organizations that effectively implement these architectural patterns gain significant advantages in deployment velocity, system reliability, and resource optimization. The intersection of domain-driven design, containerization, and automated operations represents a particularly powerful dimension of modern software engineering, enabling capabilities that were previously impractical while simplifying management of complex systems.
Date - 23/05/2025
Telangana Expert Group Finalises Methodology for Composite Backwardness Index Based on Caste Survey Data
NEW DELHI: The Telangana Governments Expert Group on Socio-Educational-Employment-Economic-Political-Caste (SEEEPC) survey has finalised the methodology for developing a Composite Backwardness Index (CBI) to assess the comparative backwardness of 243 sub-castes in the state. The decision was taken during the Groups fourth meeting, held on Thursday at the Constitution Club in New Delhi. The Expert Group, chaired by Justice Sudarshan Reddy, was constituted on March 7, 2025, and comprises nine full-time members with expertise in sociology, caste studies, economics, statistics, law, and public policy. Its mandate is to analyse data collected from the 2024 SEEEPC Survey, which covered 3.55 crore individuals and gathered 75 data points per person making it one of the most comprehensive caste-based surveys in independent India. The survey recorded detailed demographic and socio-economic indicators, including education, income, occupation, standard of living, financial access, and asset ownership, and enumerated 243 sub-castes, with additional categories for 'No Caste' and 'Others'. Notably, 73 sub-castes make up 96% of Telangana's population, encompassing groups from Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Backward Classes, and Other Castes.
Date - 23/05/2025
