GESIA embarks upon ‘Five Point Agenda’ for the Growth of ICT Industry of Gujarat

04th August, 2011

Gujarat Electronics & Software Industries Association (GESIA), the only nodal representative association of ICT Industry in Gujarat with more than 280 members, today announced that it has charted out a blueprint for agenda driven growth with focussed approach to overall increase in the footprints of ICT industry in the state.

While announcing the roadmap today, newly elected President of GESIA, Mr. Sunil Kakkad said “A five point agenda with Value Addition, Bridging the gap, Recognition, Spread and acting as Catalyst has been developed to provide a long term vision to the association. The aim is to provide tangible and non-tangible value to our members by interacting and convincing Government of Gujarat for policies which can stimulate growth of local Industry. This will include assistance from Government for Crucial Growth Stimulus like Quality Certification, creation of infrastructure for Testing laboratories as well as favourable procurement policy and branding of local industry at national and international level.”

Explaining on the five point agenda Kakkad said “GESIA will act as a Proactive Bridge between Industry and Education to ensure that the human resource requirements are addressed on priority basis. We will try to create a platform where all stake holders i.e. Industry, Educational Institutes and Students can share the same platform and share their concerns and thoughts. This will be done through GESIA website as well as initiatives like seminars.”

Adding to the above, Mr. Pankaj Shah, Vice President said “It is our sincere wish to earn Recognition for GESIA on national and international platforms by getting associated with organizations like NASSCOM, MAIT, CMAI, TEMA, ASSOCHAM, ESC, ELCINA, GCCI, CII, FICCI etc., so that voice of ICT industry of Gujarat is heard at all levels and GESIA also becomes part of policy making process at National Level.”

“Accelerating the Spread of GESIA’s activities by opening additional chapters at other prominent commercial hubs like Vadodara, Rajkot and Surat and by acting as a Catalyst to bring back the local Entrepreneurs and Knowledge Workers by creating Bridge between Various organizations including Incubation Centres and Venture Capital Funds, GESIA will endeavour to bring benefits to its members.” Added Mr Nikhil Jain, Vice President.

14th AGM of GESIA, Election Result of New Executive Committee Members

The 14th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of GESIA held today, 22nd July 2011 at Pride Hotel, Ahmedabad. The AGM was attended by 50+ GESIA member companies from various parts of Gujarat.

The Agenda of the 14th AGM included adoption of the financials of GESIA for the year 2010 – 11. The AGM was chaired by Mr. Jaimin Shah – President, GESIA. In his speech, Mr. Shah highlighted the role of GESIA in the State and emphasized on how the Industry is fairing in today’s competitive world. An interaction between the Executive Committee Members and Members of GESIA, specially with the new members was helpful in gathering the information which shall lead to futuristic planning of GESIA.

The 14th Annual General Meeting elected following four Executive Committee (Board of Directors) Members in Governing Board of GESIA:

• Mr. Sunil Kakkad - Sai InfoSystem (India) Ltd.
• Mr. D. L. Chandak - Shivam Infonet Pvt. Ltd.
• Mr. Sudhir Naik - eInfochips Ltd.
• Mr. Vivek Ogra - VBSOFT (India) Ltd.

In the 1st Executive Committee Meeting, post the 14th Annual General Meeting, the Executive Committee Members elected Mr. Sunil Kakkad of Sai InfoSystem (India) Ltd. as the New President of GESIA.