Digital Telangana Driving Inclusive Transformation

June 2018 ISSUE | Vol. 30

© All rights reserved. ‘Point of View’ is a bi-monthly from HITEX. www.hitex.co.in Mrugavani Cat, Civet Cat, Mongoose, Monitor Lizard, National Park Python, Cobra and many other species. Mrugavani National Park is also home to Escape into the nature, enjoy its 600 different types of plant life with Teak, beauty and rejuvenate your mind Bamboo, Sandal, Picus, Palas, Rela, etc. in its calmness being among the prominent. The park has good facilities like watchtower Distance from HITEX 20 Kms and walking tracks near the entrance from Travel time 35 mins where you can spot the wildlife habitat.

Living in an age prevailed increasingly by technology Overall, a visit to Mrugavani leaves tourists and city hustle, there are times when we seek solace relaxed and rejuvenated, with its pleasing in the company of nature. The modern way of life is and undisturbed environs. For those using up more of Earth’s space and resources and it is who stay in Hyderabad, it has become one of the reasons why natural sanctuaries are being an attractive destination to spend some protected all over the world and India is no different. peaceful time in the company of nature. Over the years, these habitats or wildlife sanctuaries The integrated Mrugavani Resort and Spa in are also serving as important centers of eco-tourism the park is an eco-tourism project blending and attracting scores of tourists. nature and modernity featuring restaurant, Mrugavani National Park, located on the way from lawns, accommodation and spa and makes Hyderabad to Chilkur in Moinabad, is a classic it an ideal place for weekend trips and example of a beautiful national park with natural extended stays. Mrugavani Resort and Spa habitat which is also turned into a major tourist is a public private partnership venture in city attractions attraction. The park is spread over 3.5 Sq. Km. of pure, eco-tourism sector with the Telangana State untamed land. The Government of India designated Forest Development Corporation Limited this as wildlife sanctuary in 1994 and over the past aimed to spread environmental awareness two decades, the park has become a thriving habitat among present and future generations. to hundreds of species of plants and animals. The A day at the Mrugavani National Park park boasts of the least human intervention, in order enables you to connect more closely with to make sure that the living creatures remain safe in nature and have a fascinating experience. their natural habitat. Reaching Mrugavani National Park: Easily The park features several rocky exposures, accessible by road and located within the considered characteristic of Deccan formations. city limits of Hyderabad. The fauna of the wildlife sanctuary is as varied, with Timings: teeming biodiversity. The wildlife haven is spread 9 AM to 8 PM (all days of the week) across an area of 1006 acres. You can spot Indian Hare, Russell’s Viper, Indian Rat Snake, Chital Deer, Sambar Deer, Flower Pecker, Wild Boar, Jungle

02 Point of View bi-monthly | June 2018 Issue | VOL. 30 www.hitex.co.in 03 Message from coo

Digital technology has become an effective The State of Telangana, with its innovative initiatives and programs, change agent in the society. Majority of the new is at the forefront of the revolution in India and making massive breakthroughs we are seeing in our times are strides in its administrative and citizen services delivery. Telangana, triggered by digital technologies, largely driven by the youngest state in India, is carving a name for itself in India’s data. digital history with an array of consistent digital initiatives that are Every industrial revolution has changed the world well in place and showing desired results. immensely. We have come a long way from Meanwhile, Hyderabad has played the host to Global Leaders of first revolution’s mechanical production driven the Exhibition Industry as they attended IEIA Open Seminar 2018 by water and steam power, second revolution’s at HITEX in May. The Open Seminar, through shedding light on electrical energy and third revolution’s electronics the industry trends, challenges and opportunities, has once again and automation to the fourth revolution’s digital highlighted the importance of coming together of the local, technology. regional and global stakeholders for the growth of the industry. With Digital India campaign, India too has Business leaders and government representatives have used the joined the digital revolution and is experiencing opportunity to network, discuss potential partnerships and plan transformative changes in areas like e-payments, new initiatives for the industry. e-health, digital literacy, farming, financial inclusion, We have more updates on these and what’s happening in rural development, social benefits programs Hyderabad and HITEX in the pages inside. and much more. With innovative entrepreneurs and increased digital literacy, India has become a hotspot for digital innovation. India has 65 per cent of its population under 35 years old, with an opportunity to build an enormous digitally literate K. V. Nagendra Prasad workforce. COO, HITEX

04 Point of View bi-monthly | June 2018 Issue | VOL. 30 www.hitex.co.in 05 territories. The report is based on a holistic training and certification programs in Driving Inclusive Transformation assessment of the 29 states and seven digital technologies for human resources. We are living in a digital world and technology is changing everything union territories using 109 key performance On the business front, the IT and software in our lives: how we meet people, buy things, pay, travel, manage our indicators across IT policy, infrastructure, and industry in the state is making strides in finances or order food. Governments across the world are looking for mission mode projects (MMPs). software production and exports. Telangana’s ways to upgrade themselves – India and Telangana are no different. Path breaking digital programs of software exports in 2017 are valued at INR Digital India is a campaign run by the Govt. of India to digitally empower Telangana include Hawk Eye, (ePolice), 93,422 crores with a growth rate of 15.66 % the governance and the lives of the citizens. Three important elements Mee Seva, Land Records, Bio-attendance which is higher than the national average. of Digital India campaign are creation of digital infrastructure, increasing (eMunicipality), ePDS, eAgriculture, With Hyderabad being the hub for IT and digital literacy and delivering services digitally all over the country. A eProcurement, ePanchayat, RTA mWallet ITES companies, the state has identified five report by IBM and Kalaari Capital reveals that India is banking on 850 (Road Transport), eHealth, eTreasury, tier-II cities namely Karimnagar, Warangal, million internet users and 90% smartphone penetration in next three to Janahitha (Suryapet district), eOffice Khammam, Nizamabad and Mahbubnagar four years to achieve $1 trillion value from digital economy by 2025. (Mahbubnagar district, TSSP Bn, CMDA) to develop new IT Parks for software On the lines of the Digital India campaign, Govt. of Telangana has designed and eDPMS and @HMDA. companies and expand the industry. its ambitious and audacious Digital Telangana initiative in 2015 with primary Speaking at the inaugural session of the 21st The digital technology realm offers objectives of creating digital literacy, enhancement of e-governance through National Conference on E-governance held innovative solutions to various problems MeeSeva services and e-Panchayats, identifying technology solutions for all in Hyderabad, Sri K T Rama Rao, Minister facing both public and private sectors government agencies to provide better services to the citizens, laying of of IT, Electronics and Communications said while equipping the lives of people with optical fiber cable to each household, providing 4G services in the entire “e-governance is more than just electronic connected services. With TS-iPass, the state and WiFi in major cities and towns. governance. It has to have 3E’s – Easy, new simplified business licensing system, Telangana has made significant progress in achieving its objectives in a Efficient and Effective. People have to Telangana is now attracting the best of short span of time. Currently, Telangana delivers G2C (government to accept it from their perspective, only then minds and teams to become entrepreneurs customer) services to its citizens online through a network of about 4,500 real e-governance can be achieved.” and provide new breakthroughs in multiple MeeSeva centers and processes 1.5lakh G2C and C2G transactions per To enhance digital literacy and skill domains. day, the highest by any state in India. development, the state government’s The State of Telangana with its Digital According to Coeus Age Consulting’s latest report Digital States of India Telangana Academy for Skill and Telangana initiative has risen to the – A Comparative Analysis, Telangana is one of the nine leading digital Knowledge (TASK) is partnered with abounding opportunities and needs to states of India and ranked No. 7 among the 29 states and seven union National Association of Software and continue to spear ahead with same impetus Services Companies (NASSCOM) for towards innovation and development.

06 Point of View bi-monthly | June 2018 Issue | VOL. 30 www.hitex.co.in 07 Dr. Subramanian Swamy, Member of all major global forums related to exhibition Parliament and former Union Minister, Mr industry viz. The Global Association of LC Goyal, IAS, CMD, India Trade Promotion Exhibition Industry (UFI), International Organisation and Mr. B. Venkatesham, IAS, Association of Exhibitions and Events Principal Secretary, Tourism and Culture, (IAEE), Asian Federation of Exhibition and The 8th IEIA Open Seminar was held from 9 – 11 May 2018 at HITEX Exhibition Center, Govt. of Telangana were the key dignitaries Convention Associations (AFECA), BRICS Hyderabad, bringing together Global Exhibition Industry leaders from over 30 countries. at the event. MICE Forum and heads of major exhibition organizations came together with the IEIA Open Seminar is the annual international conclave of Indian Exhibition Industry organized IEIA Open Seminar 2018’s theme “Converge members of Indian Exhibition Industry for by Indian Exhibition Industry Association (IEIA) and hosted by HITEX Exhibition Center, & Connect” has put the spotlight on three days packed with highly informative Hyderabad this year. the importance of working together and networking among all the stakeholders of and interactive sessions. IEIA is the apex body of the Indian Exhibition Industry representing Trade Fair Organizers, the Global Exhibition Industry to ensure the IEIA Open Seminar 2018 featured Service Providers and Venue Owners in the country. The Indian Exhibition Industry plays a big growth of the Industry. presentations by who’s who of the Exhibition role in impacting economies – be it local, state or national. Dr. Subramanian Swamy delivered the Industry, Panel Discussions, Exhibition keynote address on “Future of India in the Services Expo, Business Match Making, Young Emerging World.” Other speakers included Professionals Meetup, IEIA & Economic stalwarts of the Exhibition Industry Mr. Times Indian Exhibition Industry Awards and Corrado Peraboni, President, UFI, Mr. David CEM Graduation Ceremony along with many DuBois, President & CEO, IAEE, Ms. Suja international concurrent events. Chandy, Vice President, Invest India, Mr. Government representatives and business Antonio Brito, Member of Board, IAEE and leaders emphasized on framing policy for Mr. Walter Yeh, President AFECA. exponential growth of the Indian exhibition 500 leaders from the Global Exhibition industry while IEIA signed Reciprocity Industry including the top management of Agreements with leading International associations. CONCLUDED EVENTS

RenewX 13th & 14th April 2018 Organizer: UBM India

RenewX was focused on accelerating the growth of South Indian Renewable Energy Market in line with sustainable economic development of the country. The event brought together renewable energy companies, professionals, policy makers and visitors under single roof to showcase innovative products, services and process and discuss policies and potential solutions.

10 Point of View bi-monthly | June 2018 Issue | VOL. 30 Sweet Home Real Estate & Interiors Expo 2018 Furniture and Furnishing 14th & 15th April 2018 20th to 23rd April 2018 Organizer: TV9 Organizer: I Ads & Events

Sweet Home Real Estate & Interiors Expo 2018 brought together real estate Furniture and Furnishing showcased diverse choices of interior design and home & organisations and property developers from Telangana and Andhra Pradesh to office furniture including sectionals, framed artworks, wooden artifacts, upholstery, showcase their extensive range of properties including apartments, villas and plots metal sculptures, lamps, patio furniture and modular kitchen equipment. to the visitors.

12 Point of View bi-monthly | June 2018 Issue | VOL. 30 www.hitex.co.in 13 International Dental Lab Expo & Conference IEIA Open Seminar 2018 21st & 22nd April 2018 9th to 11th May 2018 Organizer: Ivory Exhibitions & Conferences Organizer: Indian Exhibition Industry Association

International Dental Lab Expo & Conference (IDLEC) is a specialized show in the IEIA Open Seminar 2018 was held from 9th to 11th May at HITEX. As an important sector of prosthodontics, dental laboratory equipment, 3D printing, digital dentistry, event run by the exhibition industry for the exhibition industry, IEIA Open Seminar CAD/CAM, dental milling and dental lab material & instruments. The event brought brought together the leaders of the Indian and the Global Exhibition Industry to together dentists, dental technicians, and manufacturers and suppliers of dentistry share knowledge, address industry challenges and build collaborations at regional, equipment under one roof. national and international levels.

14 Point of View bi-monthly | June 2018 Issue | VOL. 30 www.hitex.co.in 15 FRO Hyderabad Upcoming Events 19th & 20th May 2018 Organizer: Franchise India Hyderabad Kids’ Fair 2018 FRO Hyderabad is a national franchise, retail, and SME show that brought together franchisers and investors from various domains under one roof. This event provides 1st to 4th June 2018 a platform for highly evolved prospects and qualified investors and entrepreneurs Organizer: HITEX from across India and overseas with some of the most accomplished business ideas. The 11th edition of Hyderabad Kids’ Fair, the largest summer carnival for kids in India, will present an extravaganza of edutainment and unlimited fun for kids. Hyderabad Kids’ Fair blends highly informative and enjoyable activities with extensive shopping options for kids and families. The four-day event will have creative learning, competitions, exciting games, arts & crafts, workshops, interactive sessions, science exhibits, music, singing & dancing, fancy dress show and many more fun activities for kids.

Home Interior Expo 9th to 11th June 2018 Organizer: Prompt Trade Fairs Home Interior Expo showcases products and services related to interior design, decorative lighting, furniture, furnishing, handicrafts, decorative artworks, electronics, and home appliances. Exhibitors at the expo range from top multinational brands to home-grown companies and popular local brands.

IIID Showcase InsiderX 2018 22nd to 24th June 2018 Organizer: Institute of Indian Interior Designers IIID Showcase InsiderX 2018 converges the best in interior design fraternity across India and brings the vast industry on to a single platform. The three-day event showcases the emerging trends and contemporary design solutions in architecture and interior design.

OSH India 28th & 29th June 2018 Organizer: UBM India OSH India is India’s leading international trade event catering to the occupational safety and health. The event’s expo will showcase innovative products that will benefit the occupational safety and health while the conference will have experts speaking on challenges, trends and opportunities for the sector.

www.hitex.co.in 17 16 Point of View bi-monthly | June 2018 Issue | VOL. 30 Security and Fire Expo 28th to 30th June 2018 Organizer: UBM India Security and Fire Expo (SAFE South) will bring together safety and security professionals and key industry solution providers to discuss the latest technologies and innovations in focused interactions and networking opportunities. Indian and global brands will showcase a wide range of products and services relevant to surveillance, access management, fire safety, computer security, integrated systems, IT security, physical security, retail security, traffic monitoring & valuables in transit etc.

Lifestyle Furniture Expo 14th to 16th July 2018 Organizer: Prompt Trade Fairs Lifestyle Furniture Expo will showcase all the trendy and designer stuff for home ranging from furniture & furnishing, home textiles, wardrobes, modular Kitchen & accessories, lighting systems, clothing, accessories, arts & handicrafts, fashion jewellery, fitness products, home appliances, beauty & Health products, solar products, home appliances etc.

Deep Mela 2018 27th to 29th July 2018 Organizer: Deepshikha Mahila Club Deep Mela showcases a wide range of products such as clothing, gifts, jewellery, accessories, home appliances, decor products, cosmetics and beauty products, food & beverage, etc. in the consumer goods and festivities industry. The exhibition features over 250 stalls of various sizes and attracts around 20,000 visitors. The event is planed and organized from end-to-end by women.

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