I am glad that Mr. Saikumar has taken time out to be here with us to mark the launch of HR Wiz contest. May I take the pleasure to acknowledge, appreciate and compliment Tata Consultancy Services for this gesture.

Every generation would have perhaps felt that theirs is unique in the sense that they are witnessing most changes and shifts. As an educator with continued and consistent interface to GenNext as also our members from the Industry over the past four decades, I can quite confidently say, that the disruption and emergence of new paradigms has been unprecedented in the past decade or so. And the future decade ahead is only set get even more exciting.

One gets to witness an increasing convergence between technology, domains and functions. This is largely aided by technology with a potential to break down what were thus far seen to be barriers / hurdles. And now, we have set foot into what is often described as, “digital era”, where life, be it at work or home or anywhere in between and beyond, is taking center stage among circles, followers, groups and so on and so forth.

And in this context and background, it becomes very pertinent, to acknowledge the stakeholder relationship and outlook of and among an organization of the stature of TCS and an institution of higher learning such as Pondicherry University. What all this means is that the people’s potential and promise in this given context is paramount to the success tomorrow. As educators and employers, there is a huge potential, possibility and responsibility, to shape and support aspirations all around – that of both employers and employees of tomorrow.

And in this setting, may I most sincerely, on behalf of me and my fraternity at School of Management and Pondicherry University, make it unambiguously clear, that we are all for putting our shoulders to the wheel to aid this jagaurnet that is already rolling, to a roaring success. And this getting together here, is in no small measure, our demonstrable intent to the initiative undertaken by TCS.

We hope to further deepen our relationship with Industry in general and TCS in particular and partner in ensuring enhanced human capabilities, competencies and potential. I wish all of you a memorable experience and wish this event all success.

Thank You for having me on this path setting event. This, I am sure, is a start to many more such events and collaboration.