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CSI Unveils Roadmap for Professional Development Ecosystem in India
IT News Online Staff
2010-02-16
The Computer Society of India (CSI), the largest association of IT professionals in the country, has unveiled its roadmap for a professional development ecosystem to groom and nurture talent in IT. Sachin Pilot, Minister of State for IT and Communications launched the CSI Knowledge Management Portal.
CSI said the Indian IT industry, both domestic and software exports, is carving its next phase of growth. With renewed value proposition to customers globally, Indian IT is estimated to clock double digit growth going forward. This optimism is further fuelled by increased Government spending in IT. This creates tremendous opportunities for both IT professionals and entrepreneurs in IT.
Besides driving economic growth, technology has become entrenched in our modern lifestyle enabling every aspect of commerce, government, education, communications and entertainment. Increased penetration of IT and Communication technologies is playing a key role in closing the urban-rural divide. Indian IT professionals are working in areas that have far reaching impact on the society.
"The IT sector is playing a predominant role in driving economic growth. It is an imperative to raise professional standards to meet this growth. The roadmap would be a key driver of individual excellence and talent development in Indian IT's future growth charter and the government's vision of better governance," said S. Mahalingam, President, CSI.
CSI's roadmap for the Professional Development Ecosystem for IT professionals includes:
- Enlarge the pool of employable IT professionals through focused industry-driven training programs
- Build international alliances to drive talent exchange programs
- Use the power of IT to build local language interfaces and connect with and reach rural citizens
- Assist Government through IT System for better Governance
- Expand the domestic use of IT in business
- Facilitate and promote research and development to drive larger societal impact
CSI said its newly launched Knowledge Management Portal will be the repository of intellectual capital for IT professionals. The portal allows professionals to discuss, debate and exchange information on technical and management issues, enabling competency development.
"I would urge professionals to leverage this opportunity to pursue individual growth. We would also like to attract students and work closely with them to enhance the suitability of aspiring IT professionals and help meet the talent needs of tomorrow," added Mahalingam.
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