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A host of startups, Telangana government officials and Microsoft experts took part in a Smart City Startups Conclave to map smart solutions for cities in Telangana. In a first-ever effort of its kind, Microsoft facilitated the workshop, in the presence of Shri. K. Taraka Rama Rao, Hon’ble Minister for Information Technology and Shri. Jayesh Ranjan, IAS, Secretary for Information Technology, Government of Telangana.

The discussion focused on solutions and apps in the areas of transport, healthcare, public safety, water and energy by startups from the Microsoft Ventures’ Portfolio which included Mybustickets, Celstream, iBot and FlamencoTech.

On this occasion, Shri. K. Taraka Rama Rao, Hon’ble Minister for Information Technology, Government of Telangana, also launched Accelerate India – Technology for Growth, a concept note with solutions available for smart cities from a total of 21 startups.

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Addressing the conclave, the Hon’ble Minister said

We are committed to the welfare of our citizens by expanding the opportunities for e-governance, citizen services and economic growth in Telangana. Developing smart cities is important to drive the state’s growth. With this focus, we are pleased to partner with Microsoft India to leverage its technology offerings and expertise to help transform Telangana into a sustainable and competitive state that cares for its citizens.

According to Shri. Jayesh Ranjan, IAS, Secretary for Information Technology, Government of Telangana

We believe it is becoming increasingly important to leverage technology as an enabler of constant modernization. We are excited to partner with Microsoft to look at ways of transforming Telangana into a smart and competitive state that cares for its citizens.

Over the course of the next few months, we look forward to working with Microsoft and various start-up partners, on solutions across areas that will help us keep the citizen at the center of our development and fulfil our smart city vision.

Speaking on this occasion, Neeraj Gill, General Manager – Public Sector, Microsoft India, said

This platform offers a fresh perspective from entrepreneurs to enable sustainable development and scaling of smart cities with simple, easy to implement and low-cost solutions within the framework of our CityNext program.  Through Microsoft Ventures, CityNext now offers an opportunity to harness the enormous potential of entrepreneurs and develop citizen centric solutions using Microsoft technology.

Furthermore, with our local data centres which are now live, the Government and solution providers can use the massive computing power now available locally to accelerate e-governance, drive inclusive growth, innovation and digital transformation. We eagerly look forward to supporting the Government in its digitization efforts as well as a budding startup culture in the state.

About Microsoft CityNext

Microsoft CityNext is a people-first initiative to enable residents and city leaders to use technology to build a foundation for sustainable growth and prosperity. Microsoft has identified more than 40 solution areas across eight city domains — 1. Energy and water 2. Buildings; infrastructure and planning 3. Transportation 4. Public safety and justice 5. Tourism, recreation, and culture 6. Education 7. Health and 8. Social services and Government administration — that help address 90 percent of the challenges cities faces today.

CityNext addresses these areas through the vast and diverse Microsoft Partner Network of more than 430,000 technology experts across the globe. The CityNext initiative has been successfully implemented in cities across the world including Paris, Washington DC and Auckland.

Through its CityNext initiative, Microsoft India integrates information technology and human engagement to address infrastructural challenges and create new opportunities for economic growth and improved competitiveness overall. For more information, please refer CityNext

About Microsoft Ventures

Microsoft Ventures is a global initiative to help entrepreneurs build great companies. Working with startups at every stage of maturity, the initiative provides the tools, resources, and expertise startups need to succeed. Visit Microsoft Ventures to learn more about how Microsoft is helping the next generation of smart companies take flight.

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Mr. Sudhir Hasija & Mr. Pradeep Jain, Promoters of Karbonn Mobiles have partnered with Water World Co. to launch Million Club Manufacturing [MCM] in Noida. Aligned with the ‘Make in India’ campaign to boost local manufacturing, the plant is set up with the objective to fulfill the mobile manufacturing needs of companies domestically and internationally. The initial investment made to set up the unit is INR 50 crores; and INR 100 crores will be invested in the next stage of development.

Spread across 1,50,000 square feet, the manufacturing unit employees close to  2,000 technicians & has the capability to produce 1.5 million phones per month.

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The unit was inaugurated today and Dr Ajay Kumar, Joint Secretory, Department of Electronics and Information Technology [DeitY] & Mr. Pankaj Mohindru – National President, Indian Cellular Association were present at the inauguration ceremony.

Speaking at the occassion, Mr. Sudhir Hasija, Director, MCM  said

India is one of the fastest growing mobile phone markets, and device makers are keen on setting up manufacturing units here to cater to the flourishing demand. The manufacturing unit will be a great opportunity to mobile companies to start local production. As part of the plan, the manufacturing unit will have a capacity to produce 1.5 million phones per month. We are looking to scale up to 3 million phones per month in one year.

Michael Qui, G.M. Operations, MCM said

This is great news for domestic as well as global mobile phone makers who are aggressively pushing their businesses in India. This manufacturing unit is a state of the art facility and is a testimony to the efforts being made by mobile phone makers, ensuring the ‘Make in India’ initiative is a huge success.

About Water World

Water World Technology Co. Ltd. – is a leading mobile phone designer, manufacturer and supplier in the global market. Water World has full product lines including WCDMA, CDMA, GSM and EVDO terminals, and also provide total solutions and service to global customers, such as ID/MD, HW/SW design, PCBA manufacturing, Testing and QA.

Water World has strategic tie-up with international chipset suppliers such as MTK, Qualcomm, Spreadtrum and takes ”innovation” as its core value of company culture. It has in-house R&D capability covering chipset-base software and hardware development, ID & mechanical design, quality control and production management. It has R&D center in Shenzhen, Shanghai, Xiamen and Beijing. For more information, please visit Water World