Gyan Ganga bagged National award for Emerging Institute in ICT Engineering Education
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CMAI Association of India (CMAI), the apex organization promoting the Indian IT and Telecom sector, announced the 6th National Telecom and Education Awards 2012.
- (1888PressRelease) May 18, 2012 - Gyan Ganga Institute of Technology and Management honoured with Best Emerging Institute in ICT Engineering Education for the lasting contributions made by the institution with other IT and Telecom Companies for the betterment of ICT (Information and Communication Technology) services and education in the country at a gala function held at Siri Fort Auditorium, New Delhi. The Award was presented to Mr. Rajneet Jain (Chairman-Gyan Ganga Group) and Mr. Minyraj Modi (Executive Secretary-Gyan Ganga Group) by Dr. S.S. Mantha (Chairman - AICTE, New Delhi) and Dr. Hamadoun Toure (Secretary General - International Telecommunication Union, Geneva).
The Awards are duly endorsed by Government of India, Department of Telecom, AICTE, and Department of Electronics & IT. The event was supported by Apex Telecom, IT Hardware, Internet and Operators Association in India and international associations. National Telecom Awards identified and recognized the outstanding contributions to the field of communication, ICT, ICT Education multimedia and infrastructure.
CMAI National Telecom Awards 2012 were presented by luminaries like Dr Hamadoun Touré, Secretary General, ITU Geneva, in the presence of Hon'ble Sh R Ashoka. Minister for Home and Transport, Karnataaka, Shri GB Pradhan, IAS Secretary MNRE, Prof. Dr. S.S. Mantha, Chairman AICTE.
The 6th National Telecom Awards this year was attended by over 2500 delegates making it the mother of all Telecom events in India.
Hon'ble Shri Kapil Sibal, Minister of Communications and IT said in his message, "The National Telecom Award has been recognized as the apex event for innovation and talent from the ICT industry. The presence of Dr. Hamadoun Toure, Hon'ble Secretary General of ITU signifies its importance, not only in India but globally."
Dr. Hamadoun Toure, Secretary General ITU while presenting the National Telecom Awards on this occasion said, "One of the reasons for India's success, of course, is that it can boast some of the most affordable tariffs in the world for voice calls and text messages- which have created huge opportunities for socio-economic development across the country, and provided the framework for long-term sustainable development."
Dr. Toure further said that "It is also a great pleasure to see so many delegates here in the audience today; Indeed, I believe that this is the first time that National Telecom Awards have been organized on such a grand scale in any Country in the world. I am delighted to be a part of the 2012 National Telecom Awards, which I am sure, will have a long-lasting impact on ICT development and international telecom policies, both here in India and around the world.
Shri Miny Raj Modi, Executive Secretary, GGITM, said that "It is indeed a great honor for us to be recognized for the Country's very reputed and prestigious Awards - National Telecom and Education Awards from the leading trade body CMAI Association of India. This award reflects not only our commitment to excellence in ICT Engineering Education but to establishing and achieving higher standard nationally and internationally. We are incredibly honored and humbled to receive this prestigious award" he further added.
Ms. Mamta Sharma, Chairperson, National Council for Women earlier while chairing the discussions on empowering women and girls in IT education, emphasized the need to impart education and training to them on ICT. She added that "Women are the bedrock of our societies. They are the pillars of strength in every family and community. We need to ensure that they are fairly rewarded and have the same opportunities as everyone else. Let me therefore urge CMAI, and all the delegates here present, to work sincerely for the empowerment of women and girls both within and through ICT."
About CMI National Telecom Awards
Communication Multimedia Applications Infrastructure- CMAI Association of India (CMAI), the apex organization promoting the Indian IT and Telecom sector, organised 6th National Telecom Awards 2012. Started in 2007 to felicitate the best Telecom Companies, Service Operators, research & development and innovations, the CMI National Telecom Awards are instituted by CMAI Association on India. Having the support of the entire Indian Associations of Telecom Industry and global ICT associations, the CMI National Telecom Awards brings on board acclaimed jury members and is considered to be the mother of all telecom events in India.
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