With an aim to help Blockchain technology fulfill its potential of facilitating job creation for the new economy in the country, the Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) has formed a Blockchain committee. The group will identify opportunities and challenges and work with government, industry, and startups to develop the ecosystem.
The committee will be chaired by Tina Singh, Chief Digital Officer, Mahindra Finance and co-chaired by Prasanna Lohar, Head –Innovation and Architecture, DCB Bank Limited.
Tina Singh, Chairperson, Blockchain Committee, IAMAI & Chief Digital officer Mahindra Finance said, “Blockchain is undeniably the technology of the future, slated to bring decentralization, trust and accountability into multiple areas of business. However, in order to be more effective and enter the mainstream, blockchain technology needs the intervention of government bodies, regulatory authorities and corporates. The IAMAI Blockchain Committee will focus on creating dialogue between all stakeholders; curate and create content to aid skill development and move towards creating a participative economy with the usage of blockchain.”
Some other prominent members of the committee are Manish Gupta, Director- Digital Transformation, Mastercard, Samiran Ghosh, Chief Digital Advisor, Microsoft, Jitan S Chandanani, Blockchain Offerings and Engagement Leader - ISA, IBM, Ravi Chamria, Founder, Sofocle Technologies, Sandeep Goenka, Founder, Zebpay, S Venkat Kumar, Vice President, Kotak, Nitin Chug, Country Head- Digital Banking, HDFC BankNSE 1.54 % amongst others.
Original Article by Economic Times
