The National Conference on “SmartGov:Shaping the Future of E-Governance” had an overwhelming response of 200+ registrations from 25 different institutions around the country. The inaugural session was held on 20/3/2024 at 11 a.m.
Welcome address was given by Prof. Dr. N. Kanya, HOD-IT. Madam welcomed the participants and dignitaries and shared a brief history about our institution and our department. Following this, Dr. Dahila Sam, Professor, Department of IT gave a briefing about the conference.
The Conference was formally inaugurated and the presidential address was given by Dr.S.Geethalakshmi Vice Chanceller Dr.MGR Education and Research Institute. Felicitation Address was given by Provost Dr.G. Gopal Krishnan, Additional registrar Dr.Cyril Raj and Advisor Dr.Mehta The chief guest was Mr.Sanjay Kumar Country Head ,SADA – Trivandrum.
He emphasized the importance of E-Governance and shared about the various practical areas where it was applicable. Another Key note speaker Mr.Dexter Sam Consultant- TN school Education Department and He shared the importance of shaping the future of E-Governance
The proceedings of the National conference was released in the presence of the chief guest. With that the inaugural session ended and all the participants were asked to join the individual sessions
The conference organizing secretary are Dr. Dahlia Sam and Dr.Selvi Ram. Overall, the conference was a successful one and has created a sense of justification among the participants and organizers.