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Digital entrepreneurship meet in Madurai stresses inclusive growth, women's role in tech
Madurai: The Digital Entrepreneurship Conference organised by Indian Women Network (IWN) Tamil Nadu and IWN Madurai Zone on Wednesday brought together over 270 delegates from industry, government, academia, and associations across the state.
Delivering the chief guest address, IT and digital services minister Palanivel Thiaga Rajan highlighted Tamil Nadu's 11.9% economic growth and the monthly scholarship scheme that has benefitted over two lakh girls from corporation high schools. He reaffirmed the CM's vision of inclusive growth with social justice and women's empowerment.
StartupTN CEO Sivarajah Ramanathan spoke on the state's evolving startup ecosystem. IWN leaders Gowri Kailasam and Savitha Jagadeesan called for greater visibility, collaboration, equal access to technology, and scaling women-led enterprises globally. CII Madurai Zone chairman Ashwin Desai urged women to lead as innovators and mentors, while IWN Madurai convenor Poornima Venkatesh stressed knowledge-sharing and collaborative leadership.
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