Arvind Kumar

𝟱𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗣𝗔𝗖 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁 – 𝗨𝘁𝘁𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗸𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 📍𝗗𝗲𝗵𝗿𝗮𝗱𝘂𝗻 | 𝟭𝟲 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 Hosted by the ITDA , the Information Technology, Science & Technology Department, Uttarakhand, & CERT-Uttarakhand, in association with APAC Media and supported by STPI - Software Technology Parks of India, the 5th APAC India Digital Empowerment Summit – Uttarakhand Edition brought together policymakers, senior government officials, industry leaders, technology experts, startups, and academicians to deliberate on the future of digital governance, public service delivery, cybersecurity, emerging technologies, and digital empowerment in Uttarakhand. The summit revolved around the theme: “Uttarakhand’s Digital Transformation Through AI and Cybersecurity Towards Viksit Bharat 2047.” The day began with the esteemed presence of Hon’ble Chief Minister of Uttarakhand, Shri @pushkardhami , who formally inaugurated the summit and chaired the high-level Industry CEO's Roundtable. During the roundtable, the Hon’ble Chief Minister shared his forward-looking vision for a digitally empowered Uttarakhand aligned with the goals of Viksit Bharat 2047. He also encouraged industry leaders to collaborate with the state in advancing digital innovation, positioning Uttarakhand as a preferred investment destination, and strengthening its journey towards becoming a secure and resilient digital ecosystem. The Industry CEO Roundtable was followed by the inaugural session, chaired by Shri @ThePradeepBatra , Hon’ble Minister for Information Technology, Good Governance, Science & Technology, and Transportation, Uttarakhand. The session was graced by distinguished dignitaries including Shri Nitesh Kumar Jha, IAS, Secretary, Information Technology & Urban Development Department, Uttarakhand; Shri Alok Kumar Pandey, IAS, Additional Secretary, IT Department and Director, ITDA; Shri DK Tiwari , Additional Chief Secretary, Department of Good Governance and IT, Punjab; Dr. Amit Sharma, Additional Director General and Adviser (Cyber), Ministry of Defence, Govt of India; & Shri Arvind Kumar, Director General, STPI. This was followed by an engaging Industry CEO Roundtable with the Hon’ble IT Minister, fostering discussions on policy, innovation, and digital growth. The roundtable witnessed the participation of key officials, including Shri Alok Kumar Pandey; Dr. Tanzeem Ali, Deputy Secretary, IT Department & Finance Controller, ITDA; & Prof. Durgesh Pant, Director General, UCOST. The Hon'ble IT Minister also inaugurated the expo showcasing innovations in AI, emerging tech, and cybersecurity. The day was marked by engaging panel discussions on AI, cybersecurity, and emerging technologies, alongside impactful industry presentations. #APACMedia #ViksitBharat2047 #AI #CyberSecurity #Innovation #Uttarakhand #eGovernance | @ias_nitesh | @HPE | @riverbed | @Netskope | @Vehere_Inc | @Secninjaz_tech

In his address, Shri Arvind Kumar, Director General, STPI, highlighted STPI’s long-standing partnership with Bengaluru Tech Summit, underscoring its role as a key enabler of India’s innovation ecosystem. He acknowledged the impact the summit has created over its journey and extended his congratulations on the upcoming 29th edition. Reaffirming support, he emphasised the importance of such platforms in driving innovation and collaboration across the ecosystem. #BTS2026 #BTSFuturise #KarnatakaInnovation #BengaluruTechSummit @kiranshaw

Shri Arvind Kumar (@arvindtw), Director General, STPI, at the 5th Edition of the APAC India Digital Empowerment and Awards highlighted about India’s emergence as a global leader in AI-driven digital governance and deep-tech innovation, driven by robust digital infrastructure, a thriving startup ecosystem, and locally developed solutions Key highlights of the address are: ➡️ With the availability of high-speed data and improved policy frameworks, states like Uttarakhand are advancing rapidly in ease of doing business, enabling a robust digital ecosystem. ➡️ STPI is now enabling data centres, cloud services, and startup ecosystems, while supporting state governments in accelerating technology adoption. 24 STPI Centres of Entrepreneurship (CoEs) have been established across domains such as AI, Blockchain, FinTech, and HealthTech. ➡️ After electricity and the internet, AI-driven digital transformation is emerging as the third major revolution, redefining governance through smarter decision-making and efficient service delivery. ➡️ AI enables data-driven decision-making at a population scale, beyond sample-based analysis. Studies by Harvard University and MIT indicate up to 40% productivity gains in knowledge tasks. McKinsey & Company highlights that ~60% of public sector workflows can be augmented using AI. ➡️ Evolution of India’s Startup Ecosystem: Phase 1 (post-2016) focused on consumer internet and valuations, while Phase 2 (current) reflects a shift towards deep-tech innovation and solving real-world challenges. ➡️ Startups are increasingly working on human-centric and national challenges, including reducing defence import dependency, lowering carbon intensity, and solving grassroots-level problems, highlighting the importance of local data for AI. ➡️ AI solutions must be built using locally collected, structured, and granular data. State-specific AI models are more effective than generic solutions trained on external datasets. He emphasised empowering local entrepreneurs and innovators to build contextual AI solutions. #STPIINDIA #DigitalEmpowerment #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #DeepTech #StartupEcosystem #Innovation #DigitalIndia #TechForGood #AIGovernance #EmergingTech #DataDriven #CloudComputing @GoI_MeitY @AshwiniVaishnaw @JitinPrasada @SecretaryMEITY @arvindtw @_DigitalIndia @NeGD_GoI @startupindia @Apacnewsnetwork @DIPR_UK @ukcmo @ThePradeepBatra

Shri Arvind Kumar (@arvindtw), Director General, STPI, at the Open Dialogue with Industry Stakeholders for the upcoming 29th Edition of the Bengaluru Tech Summit, held in New Delhi today, highlighted STPI’s long-standing partnership with the Bengaluru Tech Summit, underscoring its role as a key enabler of India’s innovation ecosystem. Key highlights of the address are: ➡️Bengaluru Tech Summit is recognized as a truly global event with unmatched industry response, MoUs, and business outcomes. Software Technology Parks of India has been a co-host since its inception, actively engaging with startups and industry stakeholders. ➡️The summit consistently attracts participation from 75+ countries, enabling strong global collaboration opportunities. The event has evolved from an IT/ITeS services platform to a hub for startups and deep-tech innovation. The startup ecosystem has transitioned from consumer internet (scale & valuation) to deep-tech (demonstrated growth & impact). ➡️Key focus areas include AI, semiconductors, electronics system design, sustainability, and advanced technologies. The summit serves as a critical platform to demonstrate innovation, scalability, and global readiness. #BengaluruTechSummit #BTS2026 #STPI #Innovation #StartupEcosystem #DeepTech #GlobalTech #TechSummit #AI #Semiconductors #Electronics #Sustainability #EmergingTech #DigitalIndia @GoI_MeitY @AshwiniVaishnaw @JitinPrasada @SecretaryMEITY @arvindtw @_DigitalIndia @NeGD_GoI @blrtechsummit @PriyankKharge @kiranshaw @ITBTGoK @STPIBengaluru @Startup_Kar @karnatakadem @kris_sg @prashanthp

As silicon powers global economic growth, the semiconductor sector is surging. With Goldman Sachs projecting AI hardware revenues to top $700B by next year, a strategic focus on AI-ready infrastructure is now essential to navigate this fundamental structural shift. @EconomicTimes

#Flashback It was an honour hosting the Hon’ble CM of Madhya Pradesh, Shri Mohan Yadav Ji, at the India AI Impact Summit. The interaction centered on a shared vision to strengthen MP's IT/ITES ecosystem and the larger integration of AI as a catalyst for socio-economic growth.

🏆💫 Shri Arvind Kumar (@arvindtw), Director General, STPI, honoured with the “IT/ITES Enabler in India” award by Shri Nayab Singh Saini (@NayabSainiBJP), Hon’ble Chief Minister of Haryana, for his transformative leadership and enduring contributions to the country’s IT/ITES industry. The award was presented in the gracious presence of Shri Aseem Goel (@aseemgoelbjp7), Former Minister, Government of Haryana and Shri Amit Kumar Agrawal, Commissioner & Secretary to the Government of Haryana, along with other distinguished dignitaries. On this special occasion, we celebrate Shri Arvind Kumar’s remarkable journey and his unwavering dedication to empowering the IT/ITES industry and the startup ecosystem. His invaluable service continues to inspire the tech community and guide India’s rise as a global leader in technology and innovation. #STPI #Leadership #ITITES #DigitalIndia #StartupEcosystem #Innovation #TechLeadership #IndiaTech #Governance #TiEConChandigarh #Inspiration @GoI_MeitY @AshwiniVaishnaw @JitinPrasada @SecretaryMEITY @arvindtw @_DigitalIndia @NeGD_GoI @cmohry @mygovharyana @PbGovtIndia @chandigarh_admn @TiEChandigarhs @guptaa_sanjay @Shail2108 @satnamsandhuchd @aseemgoelbjp7 @STPIMohali @STPINeuronCoE

#Flashback It was a pleasure welcoming Hon’ble CM of Maharashtra, Devendra Fadnavis Ji at the India AI Impact Summit. Discussions focused on Maharashtra’s fast-growing IT/ITES sector & how the Summit’s pillars including sustainable AI deployment drive regional digital leadership.

AI isn’t a replacement for talent, but a force multiplier for teams. A massive 79% of Indian companies have already pivoted to hybrid human-AI workflows. What was once experimental is now essential, driving efficiency, innovation, and a competitive edge. @FinancialXpress

पूर्वी उत्तर प्रदेश के लिए एक महत्वपूर्ण उपलब्धि के रूप में, सॉफ्टवेयर टेक्नोलॉजी पार्क्स ऑफ इंडिया (STPI) के 71वें केंद्र का आज गोरखपुर में माननीय मुख्यमंत्री श्री योगी आदित्यनाथ जी द्वारा उद्घाटन किया गया। 💫 उद्घाटन के मौके पर मुख्यमंत्री श्री योगी आदित्यनाथ (@myogiadityanath) जी ने कहा कि यह केंद्र गोरखपुर और पूर्वी उत्तर प्रदेश के युवाओं के सपनों को नई उड़ान देगा। उन्होंने कहा कि स्टार्टअप शुरू करने वाले युवाओं को केवल कंप्यूटर लेकर आना होगा—उन्हें स्थान, बिजली और अन्य सुविधाओं की चिंता नहीं करनी पड़ेगी। देश और दुनिया में जहां भी सॉफ्टवेयर तकनीक का विस्तार हुआ है, वहां यही मॉडल सफल रहा है। गोरखपुर में पहली बार इसे शुरू किया गया है, जिससे युवाओं को प्लग-एंड-प्ले सुविधा के तहत स्टार्टअप शुरू करने का मंच मिलेगा। एसटीपीआई के महानिदेशक श्री अरविंद कुमार (@arvindtw) जी ने कहा कि गोरखपुर अब पूर्वांचल के उद्यमियों के लिए वैश्विक बाजार तक पहुंच का केंद्र बनेगा। पिछले दशक में उत्तर प्रदेश से आईटी निर्यात लगभग तीन गुना बढ़ा है, और यह केंद्र इनक्यूबेशन, मेंटरशिप और वैश्विक एक्सपोजर के माध्यम से विकास को नई गति प्रदान करेगा। #एसटीपीआई #गोरखपुर #उत्तरप्रदेश #डिजिटलइंडिया #स्टार्टअपइंडिया #नवाचार #तकनीक #समावेशीविकास #उद्यमिता #आईटी #न्यूइंडिया #आत्मनिर्भरभारत #STPIINDIA @PMOIndia @AshwiniVaishnaw @JitinPrasada @SecretaryMEITY @arvindtw @_DigitalIndia @NeGD_GoI @CMOfficeUP @startupindia @UPGovt @ChiefSecyUP @DrMangleshBJP @kamleshpassi67 @mahamana4you @ravikishann @Dm_Gorakhpur @DrMangleshBJP @dite_up @GkDAGorakhpur @Commissionergkp

सॉफ्टवेयर टेक्नोलॉजी पार्क्स ऑफ इंडिया (STPI) के 71वें केंद्र, गोरखपुर के उद्घाटन समारोह के दौरान एसटीपीआई के महानिदेशक श्री अरविंद कुमार जी ने माननीय मुख्यमंत्री श्री योगी आदित्यनाथ जी को स्मृति-चिह्न भेंट कर उनका अभिनंदन किया। #एसटीपीआई #गोरखपुर #उत्तरप्रदेश #डिजिटलइंडिया #स्टार्टअपइंडिया #नवाचार #तकनीक #समावेशीविकास #उद्यमिता #आईटी #न्यूइंडिया #आत्मनिर्भरभारत #STPIINDIA @PMOIndia @AshwiniVaishnaw @JitinPrasada @SecretaryMEITY @arvindtw @_DigitalIndia @NeGD_GoI @CMOfficeUP @startupindia @UPGovt @ChiefSecyUP @DrMangleshBJP @kamleshpassi67 @mahamana4you @ravikishann @Dm_Gorakhpur @dite_up @GkDAGorakhpur @Commissionergkp

टेक्नोलॉजी विकास की रफ्तार को कई गुना बढ़ा सकती है। हमारी गति को प्रगति में बदल सकती है। जब हम तकनीक नहीं अपनाते, उससे परहेज करते हैं तो प्रतिस्पर्धा में नहीं होते हैं। और जब प्रतिस्पर्धा में नहीं होते हैं तो प्रगति की जगह दुर्गति की ओर जाते हैं। हमें दुर्गति की ओर नहीं जाना है बल्कि प्रगति का अनुसरण करना है। — मुख्यमंत्री @myogiadityanath जी

सॉफ्टवेयर टेक्नोलॉजी पार्क्स ऑफ इंडिया (STPI) का गोरखपुर केंद्र युवाओं को नवाचार, स्टार्टअप और रोजगार के नए अवसरों से जोड़ने वाला सशक्त मंच सिद्ध होगा तथा प्रदेश को डिजिटल विकास और टेक्नोलॉजी आधारित अर्थव्यवस्था की दिशा में नई गति प्रदान करेगा। — मुख्यमंत्री @myogiadityanath जी

With global crude prices surging, many nations passed the burden to citizens. Bharat chose to protect its poor and middle income families. PM @narendramodi Ji has reduced excise duty on petrol and diesel by ₹10 per litre, while imposing export duties on diesel and ATF to secure domestic supply. Government has absorbed fiscal losses to provide relief to its people amid the global crisis.

India’s startup ecosystem is witnessing a rise in women’s participation, with over 1 lakh startups having at least one woman director or partner. Backed by government support and improved access to funding, this is driving a more inclusive and resilient innovation landscape.

That idea anchored a powerful panel at the ET GovTech Summit & Awards 2026 featuring Abhishek Sing , Bhuvnesh Kumar , D. Thara , Arvind Kumar, Rahul Mithal, moderated by Ranen Banerjee (PwC India). Know more: …vernment.economictimes.indiatimes.com #ETGovTech #DigitalIndia #GovTech

आप सभी को होली की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएँ। यह पावन पर्व आपके जीवन में सुख, समृद्धि, सफलता एवं समरसता का संचार करे। 🌸 #Holi2026

The India AI Impact Summit 2026 marked one of the most expansive global convenings on AI in recent years. At the core of this ecosystem was the India AI Impact Expo, managed by the Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology. Shri Arvind Kumar (@arvindtw) , Director General, STPI, outlines in conversation with ET Government, how the Expo was conceptualised, the scale and complexity of its execution, and what the experience reveals about India’s evolving AI ecosystem and its growing engagement with global technology partners. With 850+ companies, including around 600 startups and 200 corporates, participation from 118 countries, 22 Heads of State and Government, and over six lakh visitors, the Summit moved beyond exhibition to ecosystem-building. Read the detailed conversation: …vernment.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/digital-i… #STPIINDIA #News #PoliticalNews #IndiaAIImpactSummit2026 #IndiaAIImpactExpo #IndiaAI #AIforGood #IndiaAIImpactExpo2026 #ResponsibleAI @GoI_MeitY @AshwiniVaishnaw @JitinPrasada @SecretaryMEITY @arvindtw @ET_Government @_DigitalIndia @NeGD_GoI @anoopverma @IndiaAiExpo @OfficialINDIAai

Six days of the India AI Impact Summit 2026 were something out of a tech enthusiast's dream - brimming with ideas, innovation, interactions, invention and impact. ✨ From revolutionary dialogues on disruption, bespoke booths full of futuristic solutions to meaningful networking and a world-class lineup of esteemed speakers, this conglomeration of world leaders quickly became the grandest AI summit of the global South. 📸 Catch the highlights here: #IndiaAIImpactSummit2026 #IndiaAI #DigitalIndia #Innovation #Technology #EmergingTech #AIForAll #NewDelhiEvents #STPIINDIA #AIExpo #Delhi #IndiaAIImpactExpo2026 #AI #Dignitary #WorldLeaders @PMOIndia @GoI_MeitY @AshwiniVaishnaw @JitinPrasada @SecretaryMEITY @arvindtw @_DigitalIndia @NeGD_GoI @makeinindia @IndiaDST @NITIAayog @OfficialINDIAai @IndiaAiExpo @abhish1 @kavitabha @EmmanuelMacron @LulaOficial @tsheringtobgay @MohamedBinZayed @anuradisanayake @MinPres @PrimeministerGR @ParmelinG @PetteriOrpo @AlarKaris @SamAltmanx @sundarpichai @cristianoamon @RoshniNadarHCL @JulieSweet @demishassabis @BradSmi @DarioAmodei @olblum @eastdakota @TCS @Microsoft @RedHat @github @LEGO_Group @Deloitte @airtelindia @HP @ASUS @reliancejio @Meta @Wipro @Qualcomm @Cognizant @OpenAI

India AI Impact Summit 2026: Dignitaries Meet ✨ A defining moment at the landmark India AI Impact Summit 2026 captured an inspiring exchange between distinguished leaders, the Honourable Prime Minister of Bhutan, Shri Tshering Tobgay (@tsheringtobgay); Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister of India, Shri Shaktikanta Das (@DasShaktikanta); and Director General, Software Technology Parks of India (STPI), Shri Arvind Kumar (@arvindtw), as they came together and exchanged insights on innovation and the future of AI. 💡🗨️ The six days of the largest AI summit of the global South rendered countless moments of meaningful interactions, impact and ideation, as leaders from around the world gathered under one roof to champion the use of responsible and inclusive AI. 🤝 #IndiaAIImpactSummit2026 #IndiaAI #DigitalIndia #Innovation #Technology #EmergingTech #AIForAll #NewDelhiEvents #STPIINDIA #AIExpo #Delhi #IndiaAIImpactExpo2026 #AI #Dignitary #WorldLeaders @PMOIndia @GoI_MeitY @AshwiniVaishnaw @JitinPrasada @SecretaryMEITY @arvindtw @_DigitalIndia @NeGD_GoI @makeinindia @IndiaDST @NITIAayog @OfficialINDIAai @IndiaAiExpo @abhish1 @kavitabha @tsheringtobgay @SamAltmanx @sundarpichai @cristianoamon @RoshniNadarHCL @JulieSweet @demishassabis @BradSmi @DarioAmodei @olblum @eastdakota