AICTE, IDS, NETF, and Anuvadini AI Unite for Bharat Blockchain Yatra 2024 Grand Finale

AICTE in collaboration with NETF, and Anuvadini AI, hosted the Bharat Blockchain Yatra Grand Finale 2024. The event brought together leaders, policymakers, academicians, and innovators from 18 states.

The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) in collaboration with Information Data Systems Inc. (IDS), the National Education Technology Forum (NETF), and Anuvadini AI, hosted the Bharat Blockchain Yatra Grand Finale 2024 at its headquarters in New Delhi. The event brought together leaders, policymakers, academicians, and innovators from 18 states to celebrate India's blockchain progress and outline the future path for digital transformation.

Minister of Education Dharmendra Pradhan, in a formal letter, extended his best wishes to Information Data Systems (IDS), congratulating IDS and the National Education Technology Forum (NETF) for successfully organizing the Bharat Blockchain Yatra Grand Finale in New Delhi. His acknowledgement underscores the importance of this event in promoting blockchain adoption and innovation across India.

AICTE Chairman, Prof. T.G. Sitharam, shared his insights: "India has immense potential in emerging technologies. Young minds are eager to create value and address societal challenges.” He underscored AICTE’s efforts in introducing Data Science and Blockchain courses, reinforcing the nation’s need for a skilled workforce in these critical fields.

Prof. Anil Sahasrabudhe, Chairman of NETF, commended the initiative, saying, “The Bharat Blockchain Yatra has demonstrated the power of collective vision in advancing technology for the nation. It is heartening to see the engagement of academia, industry, and policymakers coming together to build a robust blockchain ecosystem in India.

Chandrasekhar Buddha, Chief Coordinating Officer of AICTE NEAT, said, “AICTE is proud to have partnered with IDS in this groundbreaking journey. I am especially thrilled with the launch of the Certified Hedera Developer Course by The Hashgraph Association, which will upskill thousands of engineering students and strengthen India’s blockchain ecosystem. My best wishes to THA for this impactful initiative.”

Stefan Diess, Co-founder of The Hashgraph Association, expressed his excitement for Hedera’s growing role in India’s blockchain ecosystem, stating, “India is at the forefront of blockchain innovation, and we at The Hashgraph Association are committed to supporting this vibrant ecosystem. Through our roadmap for India, we are proud to support upskilling of 50,000 engineering graduates as Hedera Certified Developers and provide critical resources to fuel growth. With a $100 million venture fund and support for over 250 Web3 projects, alongside 50+ academic partners, we aim to empower the next generation of blockchain innovators and build transformative solutions that will shape the future of technology globally.”

Aravind Voruganti, Convenor of the Bharat Blockchain Yatra, highlighted the Yatra’s achievements, stating, "The Bharat Blockchain Yatra, initiated under the Bharat Blockchain Network (BBN) on June 6, 2022, began its journey on August 6, 2023. This pioneering tech tour, focused on Web3 and Blockchain, traversed 18 states, engaging a diverse array of stakeholders from government, industry, startups, and academia. The Yatra aimed to discuss opportunities and challenges within the Indian blockchain ecosystem and succeeded in positioning India as a global leader in blockchain innovation."

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