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PM Modi praises EaseMyTrip co-founder’s optimism on digital India
Mumbai: PM Narendra Modi has applauded EaseMyTrip co-founder Rikant Pittie for his insightful remarks on how digital India initiatives have fostered a thriving Indian startup ecosystem and are poised to accelerate the Viksit Bharat mission. Viksit Bharat 2047 represents the government’s vision to transform the county into a developed entity by its 100th independence in 2047.
Rightly stated by Rikant Pitti! StartUps will surely play pivotal role in building a ‘Viksit Bharat.’ Our focus is on augmenting this ecosystem and giving them the pedestal to shine. https://t.co/X9EsyrX81p
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 21, 2024
The PM emphasised that startups will play a pivotal role in building a ‘Developed India,’ and the government’s focus will remain on enhancing this ecosystem and providing startups with the platform to excel.
EaseMyTrip co-founder Rikant Pittie said, “There were 450 registered startups in 2018. But today, there are more than 1 lakh startups. The startup ecosystem is growing rapidly. With the Digital India initiative of 2015, internet penetration has increased tremendously. In fact, the Bharat Net Scheme launched by the government has provided 2,50,000 villages with internet. I feel the future of the country is in the hands of technology. Minister of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Rajeev Chandrasekhar, also mentioned that India’s digital economy is growing at a rate of 2.8 times. As the digital economy grows, there will be a lot of changes that will come through. I am confident that India will be a developed country even before 2047.”
EaseMyTrip’s positive outlook towards the initiatives of the Government of India aligns with the government’s efforts to bolster the Indian startup ecosystem at the grassroots level. This mutual support system not only fosters growth but also provides a platform for startups to thrive.
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On a recent development, EaseMyTrip was also amongst the few unicorns to have collaborated with Government-led Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) to join its platform, by signing a Letter of Intent (LOI) in the ONDC Startup Mahotsav organised by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), ONDC and Startup India.
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Shah Raza returns full-time as NDTV national revenue head – government
Raza resumes leadership in government sales after a brief part-time stint
NEW DELHI: Shah Raza has resumed his full-time role as national revenue head – government at NDTV, after working part-time for a few months due to personal commitments.
Raza has been with NDTV since 2013, overseeing government sales across India. He brings extensive experience in media and broadcast, having previously served as vice president at TV18 Broadcast Limited, account director at IBN 18, and senior manager at Bennett Coleman & Co. Ltd. (Times Group).
A graduate of Aligarh Muslim University with an MBA, Raza has spent over a decade building a strong track record in government sales and driving NDTV’s revenue growth.
With his return to full-time responsibilities, Raza will continue to lead NDTV’s efforts in government sales, combining long-standing experience with an understanding of the evolving media landscape.
