Gets launched by PM, Tycoon Ratan Tata receives 1st copy
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 22.10.2019 unveiled the book “Bridgital Nation”, written by N.Chandrasekaran, Chairman, Tata Sons and Roopa Purushottam Chief Economist & Head, Policy Advocacy, Tata Group, and presented its first copy to Ratan Tata in an event organized in New Delhi.
The book presents a powerful vision of the future where technology and human beings co-exist in a mutually beneficial ecosystem. It argues that instead of accepting technology as replacement of human labour, India can use it as an aid to generate more jobs. The cutting edge digital tools can act as a bridge between aspirations and achievements – hence the term ‘bridgital’.
Addressing the gathering, PM lauded the authors for bringing out a visionary book that is replete with positivity and optimism and delves in depth about the importance of technology. He added that the book is coming out at a time when technology is positively transforming the lives of millions of Indians. Prime Minister stressed on the need to understand that technology is a bridge and not a divider. He added that technology builds bridge between aspirations and achievement, demand and delivery, government and governance in order to achieve ‘Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas’ (Together with all, Development for All). He said that positivity, creativity and constructive mind-set is essential for fast growing aspirational India. He also emphasized on the need to build bridge between artificial intelligence and human intentions.