Panel Discussion: How PSUs can use emerging technologies to improve their competitiveness

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Panelists in this video:
+ Sudipta Basu, GM (Telecom), Power Grid Corporation of India, Government of India
+ Poonam Chum, DGM (IT), National Fertilizers Ltd
+ Gobind Khattar, GM (IT), Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL)
+ Prem Kumar Jha, Chief GM, C & IT (Computer & Info Technology), Steel Authority of India Ltd
+ Moumita Deb Choudhury, Special Correspondent, Express Computer, Indian Express Group (Moderator)

Key Highlights:

+ Gobind Khattar, GM (IT), Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL):
>> There has been an increase in adoption of IOT Technology in the Public Sector

+ Poonam Chum, DGM (IT), National Fertilizers Ltd:
>> IT Departments in PSUs are nowadays opting for Hybrid Models
>> We have been highly instrumental in implementing the Government Subsidy Project on Fertilizers, DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer).

+ Sudipta Basu, GM (Telecom), POWERGRID:
>> Technologies such as IOT, AI, Mi, blockchain and automation has helped in driving sustained growth in the public sector.

+ Prem Kumar Jha, Chief GM, C & IT (Computer & Info Technology), Steel Authority of India Ltd:
>> We are in constant communication with network providers to make our services seamless.
>> We just cannot depend entirely on outsourced resources, we need to have proper emphasis on our internal teams, as they know the real challenges