The Alliance of Digital India Foundation (ADIF), a leading policy think tank for digital startups, successfully co-hosted the Viksit Bharat Conclave 2024, in New Delhi. The landmark event, organized in collaboration with PHDCCI, focused on the ‘New Era of EV, Green-Tech & Digital Start-Ups,’ and aimed to drive innovation and growth in India’s burgeoning digital and green technology sectors.
The conclave featured an impressive lineup of speakers and dignitaries, including Mr. Sudhendu J Sinha, IRTS, Adviser, NITI Aayog, who addressed the audience as the Guest of Honor. The event kicked off with opening remarks from Ms. Mili Dubey, Assistant Secretary General, PHDCCI, and a welcome address from Mr. Salil Gupta, Co-Chair, Power Committee, PHDCCI. Commodore Amit Rastogi, CMD, National Research Development Corporation, also delivered a key address during the inaugural session. ADIF was represented by Mr. Prateek Jain, Associate Director, who addressed the gathering and later conducted a session on ‘Progressive Digital Laws for a Vibrant/Viksit Greentech Start-up Ecosystem in India,’ alongside Mr. Saurabh Jain, Consultant, ADIF.
The conclave featured dedicated sessions on Digital Laws, funding guidance, providing crucial information on accessing capital, understanding investor expectations, and preparing compelling pitches. The event facilitated B2B meetings and networking opportunities, creating an environment conducive to forging partnerships, collaborations, and potential investment deals.
Mr. Sudhendu J Sinha, IRTS, Adviser at NITI Aayog, stated: “The Viksit Bharat Conclave 2024 has proven to be a significant milestone in our journey towards a sustainable and digitally empowered India. By bringing together diverse stakeholders from the EV, green-tech, and digital startup sectors, we are not only fostering innovation but also paving the way for transformative policies that will drive our economy forward. It is through such collaborative efforts that we can realize the vision of a Viksit Bharat by 2047.”
“The Viksit Bharat Conclave 2024 represented a pivotal moment for India’s digital and green technology sectors,” said Mr. Prateek Jain, Associate Director, ADIF. He added, “As co-hosts, we were thrilled to bring together the brightest minds in innovation, investment, and industry leadership to chart the course for a sustainable and digitally empowered India. This conclave served as a launchpad for transformative ideas that will shape our nation’s future.”
Amit Rastogi, CMD, NRDC (National Research Development Corporation) said, “The Viksit Bharat Conclave 2024 underscores the critical role of intellectual property rights and incubation support in nurturing innovation. At NRDC, we’re committed to providing robust IPR assistance and incubation services to startups, ensuring their ideas translate into impactful solutions for a self-reliant India.”
The Viksit Bharat Conclave 2024 further cemented ADIF’s role in shaping policies and fostering an environment where digital startups can thrive and contribute significantly to India’s economic growth and technological advancement. The event stood as a melting pot of ideas, a launchpad for groundbreaking collaborations, and a beacon guiding India’s startup ecosystem into a new era of growth and innovation.
