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'Indian Engineers Without Borders’ launched to address global challenges
The organisation aims to push innovation in the fields of healthcare, climate and others.
The virtual assistant at the launch of ‘Indian Engineers Without Borders’ / Supplied
Indian Professional Without Borders, a Silicon Valley-based non-profit for professionals of Indian origin recently launched a new initiative called ‘Indian Engineers Without Borders.’
Aimed to unite engineering minds worldwide under the ethos of “Connect, Innovate, and Impact” will work towards harnessing the collective genius of Indian engineers and tech enthusiasts to address global challenges, improve quality of life, and drive sustainable innovations.
The launch event was graced by K Srikar Reddy, Consul General of India in San Francisco, and Shailendra Joshi, former Chief Secretary and Advisor to the Government of Telangana, India.
Speaking at the event, Reddy emphasized the transformative role of AI, aligning the initiative with the Indian Prime Minister’s vision to propel India into a developed nation by 2047. He underscored the criticality of AI, citing its projected 8 percent annual growth in India and its transformative impact on the global economy.
Image- Supplied / Consul General Srikar Reddy speaking at the event.Joshi added on the prospects of AI and highlighted its potential to address pressing global challenges in climate and more.
Speaking on behalf of "Indian Engineers Without Borders," co-founder Shachindra Nath hailed engineering as a powerful tool to address global challenges and drive sustainable innovation.
“Our goal is to leverage engineering as a powerful tool to address global challenges, improve the quality of life, and drive forward with innovation that has a lasting impact,” a statement from the founders said.
Amit Sarkar, one of the architects of the initiative, further outlined their goals, which included the creation of an AI learning ecosystem and the launch of 50,000 AI-focused startup accelerators.
The event also saw the inauguration of the "101 Days of AI Learning Festival" which coincides with the mission of "Indian Engineers Without Borders," offering AI and machine learning. This initiative aligns with the advocacy for leveraging AI in critical sectors such as agriculture, healthcare, and education, as stated at the GPAI Summit 2023.
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