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Embroidery artisan Shridevi Bai enrolled in a training programme by Nasscom Foundation to sell her products.

Nasscom Foundation: The foundations CEO, Nidhi Bhasin, said the programme also offers professional life skills sessions conducted by C-suite level leaders. "Recognizing the existing leaky pipeline in the representation of women from mid-level to executive positions, the program has addressed this gap by upskilling over 12,600 women in technology," she said.

News News: Cisco and NASSCOM Foundation recently lauded ten student-led startups from Cohort 6 of thingQbator, showcasing their dedication to fostering youth ent

Malika Datt Sadani, Founder of TheMomsCo, delivered an inspiring session, motivating aspiring women entrepreneurs to pursue their innovation journeys with unwavering enthusiasm. Among the dignitaries present were Nidhi Bhasin, CEO, of Nasscom Foundation, Harish Krishnan, Managing Director and Chief Policy Officer at Cisco, and Vish Iyer, Vice President, of Sales, Cisco APJC.

Satya Chakravarthy, Professor of Aerospace Engineering at IIT-Madras, speaks to Venkatesh Kannaiah about space tech startups, Hyperloop, and whether academics make for good entrepreneurs.

Nidhi Bhasin spoke to indianexpress.com on the need for building a hub for tech for good in the country, the work done by Nasscom Foundation, and its efforts in digitally empowering the nonprofit sector in the country.

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Since its inception in 2022, Bhashini has been collaborating with a diverse set of stakeholders. This includes engagement with the government, academia, research groups, startups, banks, industry players, and data collection companies.

The event served as a platform for civil society, social innovators, entrepreneurs, government representatives and leaders from technology and development space to come together and foster collaborative efforts.