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Girish R, Director of ITBT, Govt. of Karnataka visits Sahyadri

26-Dec-2018
Girish R, Director of ITBT, Govt. of Karnataka visits Sahyadri

Mr. Girish R, Director of ITBT, Govt. of Karnataka and MD, KITS, visited the Sahyadri Campus. During his visit, he interacted with the Company Heads & also the Start-Up’s set up within the campus. During the interaction the representatives demonstrated the various products developed by their respective companies and discussed about their future Road Map. Mr. Girish was very encouraging and gave his inputs to take their projects to the next level. He also visited the NAIN Centre and had interaction with the faculty in-charge. Post this; he addressed the Faculty members about the activities carried out by Government of Karnataka to promote start-up culture among the student community. He gave various examples as to how few start-up enterprises have overtaken established institutions by adopting innovative ideas. He stimulated faculty members and informed them of the funds available without collateral to take up an entrepreneurial idea. He appreciated the institution for providing the necessary infrastructure to convert an idea into a product. Dr. Manjappa Sarathi, Dean Research and Consultancy, introduced the guest to the gathering and briefed about the work he has accomplished being part of various departments. Mr. Girish was the Commissioner for Textile Development, Govt. of Karnataka. He also played a major role in Global Investor Meet held in the year 2010 and 2012. He was also a part of the delegation lead by Honourable Chief Minister of Karnataka to take part in the World Economic Forum twice.

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