Bhubaneswar: The Computer Society of India’s “53rd CSI-2020 Annual Convention” was inaugurated by Justice Pinaki Chandra Ghose, Hon’ble Chairperson, Lokpal at the auditorium, Convention Centre, KIIT Campus-6 on January 16, 2020. The convention is from 16th to 18th January and the theme of the convention is “Digital Democracy – IT For Change”.
Addressing the audience via Skype, Spiritual Guru Sri Sri Ravi Shankar said that Digitalization has changed the perception of the world. It also has changed the lifestyle to a great extent. It has contributed immensely on many counts. Such precious gift of Information Technology (IT) should not be misused by mankind. When Artificial Intelligence is important at present times, we should ponder to keep ourselves secure. IT does not recognize boundaries. As Attention Deficiency Syndrome is increasing in the country, we need to educate the populace and connect to people.
Chief Guest Justice PK Ghosh, Hon’ble Chairperson, Lokpal said that Digital Democracy is a bright idea to the country. We envisage a much developed societal system in future and a lot of transformations will be witnessed in the days to come by means of digitalization.
Guest of Honour Prof. Mike Hinchey, President, IFIP said that it is interesting to see how much change the world has witnessed during the last 50 years. In early days, it was said that Information is Power, but nowadays it is considered that Data is Power which is a true phenomenon.
Gracing the occasion, Guest of Honour, Tusharkanti Behera, Hon’ble Minister of State, E&IT and Sports, Govt. of Odisha said, “Digital Inclusion is Social Inclusion and we must ensure the citizen the Digital Literacy. The public should get benefits through the utility of Internet. We are implanting the Digital Connectivity to the GP level. As far as E-Governance is concerned, Odisha is among the top 5 states in India. On the other hand, it has collateral damage as well. If the people in remote area get access to Internet, then our policy will be fruitful. We must have to emphasize on Digital Literacy.”
Chief Mentor, Subas Pani, CSI 2020 Annual Convention-2020 briefly talked on the theme of the convention. “Internet democracy should be acquired in a democratic way”, he opined.