HYSEA Silver Jubilee Function- Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao to grace the grand and gala Celebrations at HICC on November 30

Hyderabad, November 22, 2016: The yearlong 25 years celebrations of Enabling IT of Hyderabad Software Enterprises Association (HYSEA) will culminate into a grand gala "Silver Jubilee Function" on 30th November here in the city at HiCC. Telangana Chief Minister Mr.K.Chandrashekar Rao consented to be the Chief Guest.

We have planned a grand and befitting Silver Jubilee Celebrations, announced Mr. Ranga Pothula, President of HYSEA and Centre Head Infor Global Solutions. HYSEA played a pivotal role in earning Hyderabad a distinction of being "IT Capital of India," 'IT Destination of India." It is my good fortune to be the President of such a great organization during its Silver Jubilee Year. HYSEA has been a key contributor in facilitating the growth of IT Industry in Hyderabad, Ranga said.

Chief Minister Mr. K. Chandrashekar Rao will unveil a Silver Jubilee Sculpture to mark the occasion and celebrate the same, he informed. The Sculpture will be handed over later to TSIIC to preserve it at a permanent location.

IT Minister of the state, Mr. K. T. Rama Rao will deliver a Silver Jubilee Talk--"Government role in catalyzing value growth," Ranga Pothula informed.

We will screen 3D AV Show on IT industry in Hyderabad, he added.

Mr. Rao will unveil a Coffee Table Book brought for the occasion. It will highlight, mainly through photographs, the 25years of Enabling IT industry in the state. We will also launch HYSEA's

Silver Jubilee Signature Program--Disruptive Digital Intervention (DDI), Ranga added.

Giving more details in a press note issued in the city today, Ranga Pothula said, the Governing Board of HYSEA deems it fit to felicitate Padma Bhushan Faqir Chand Kohli, popularly known as F. C. Kohli in recognition for his significant contribution in Indian IT Industry. He is referred to as the Father of the Indian IT Industry. He is sometimes described as the Henry Ford of IT Services. This IT giant laid down the groundwork for the right of a USD 100 billion IT industry, and he was responsible for the development of the software industry in the country. He is currently ninety years old and has consented to grace the occasion. He was the founder and first CEO of Tata Consultancy Services, India's largest software consultancy company.

Mr. BVR Mohan Reddy, Executive Chairman, CYIENT; Pratyush Kumar, President, Boeing India, Vice President, Boeing International; Surya Pandit, GM India Technology Centre, CA Technologies; C.P. Gurnani, CEO, Mahindra Satyam; Dr. G.V. Prasad, CEO, Dr. Reddy's Labs and Sangeeta Reddy, Executive Director, Apollo Group of Hospitals are among others who will grace the celebrations and participate in Talk "Future of Industry--Talk by Industry Leaders". This talk will be held before the commencement of the Silver Jubilee Function.

Founded small in 1991 by 15 entrepreneurs, it has grown so much, today it has 300 members representing the software industry in Hyderabad. Nobody can deny its role in achieving Rs 68,000crore IT exports from the state. HYSEA is also working with the state government to achieve the goal of doubling IT exports from the present Rs 68,000crore in next four to five years.

The Association represents the interests of the IT, ITES and Software Products Industry, both Domestic & Export Oriented units in the state of Hyderabad, including Tier II cities. HYSEA's role over the year expanded to playing a pivotal role in helping the government formulate appropriate policies and extending help in the creation of simpler and more efficient procedures needed for the growth of the industry.

The celebrations began last year in the month of November and continued for one year. During this year, HYSEA organized various special events, not only to celebrate the momentous occasion but also showcased the strength and expertise of the IT/ITES Industry".

Some of the key activities included—
The ‘Car-Free-Thursday' initiative launched in Hyderabad by HYSEA to encourage IT/ITeS sector employees to use public transport, carpools, cycles and walk to work is very excellent effort. Though there is a long way to go, but, it had left an initial impression, strong felt need and made many heads turn and take up the initiative seriously.

The huge interest the initiative has generated both regionally and nationally will help create a bigger impact in coming days. Gurgaon and Karnal came out with Car Free Day Every Tuesday, Delhi Odd, and Even Scheme. The initiative is being observed currently across four cities-Hyderabad, Delhi, Gurgaon and Karnal. Thanks to the various initiatives and developments followed subsequently, "Car Free Day" was the trending topic on social media and transport industry across the country.

HYSEA, SCSC, TSIIC, and ITE&C Department, lead the massive efforts of the IT/ITES Industry in supporting the ambitious mega tree plantation drive of the Government of Telangana as part of the Haritha Haram program. It planted more than 50,000 saplings in one day. Key locations where saplings were planted included: Open Space beside Franklin Templeton, Biodiversity Park, Raidurgam Internal Roads, Software Units Layout, Varun Motors to ORR, Q City Village Road and Maulana Azad Urdu University (Gachibowli).

Hysea in association with TASK(Telangana Academy for Skill and Knowledge) to set up Maker Space(Labs to build Prototypes) in 18 more Engineering Colleges affiliated to JNTU to imbibe the culture of innovation and product development on colleges campuses A pilot project was successfully implemented in 12 Engineering colleges last year. More than 1500 students participated in the project, and 22 products shortlisted for support and mentorship. Overwhelmed by this response, we want to extend this facility to 18 more engineering colleges, Ranga informed. The project aims to help create Tech Product Startups and Product Startup Ready Engineers.

Organized several Silver Jubilee Lecture Series of Inspiring thought leaders of IT Industry from across the globe

Taken up its ambitious green initiative to plant 60,000 saplings in one day and Institutionalized CFT for Promoting sustainable commute options through Car Free Thursdays

It engaged and Brainstorming sessions with Government officials to on the various measure for sustainable growth of IT EcoSystems and future growth plans.

It reached out to academic institutions by establishing 25 Makerspaces in Engineering Colleges in association with TASK. And also organized Series of Competitions to develop solutions and prototypes at Engineering Colleges.

It engaged with T-Hub to bring industry insights and mentors and help with Connecting Corporate Innovation Initiatives

Organized Silver Jubilee Awards event and Seminar

Scale up all its Annual Events like HR, CSR, SME and Technology Summits

Mr. Jayesh Ranjan, Secretary, ITE&C Dept Government of Telangana said that "HYSEA deserves kudos for what it achieved and what it stands for." On behalf of the people of Telangana and the government of Telangana, I would like to congratulate HYSEA on this milestone achievement. Hope to receive from them the same cooperation in developing IT and ITES Industry in the city."