From Technocrats to Trendsetters: Ratan Tata and Hari Chandana’s Journey
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From Technocrats to Trendsetters: Ratan Tata and Hari Chandana’s Journey

Ratan Tata trained as an architect and engineer before leading the Tata empire to global scale. Yet his business achievements pale beside his trendsetting philanthropy uplifting millions. Similarly, IAS officer Hari Chandana brought a technocrat’s mindset while pioneering systemic change in Hyderabad through governance innovations like #LakeRejuvenation, #WasteRecycling and #DigitalEmpowerment of women entrepreneurs. Their journeys […]

Updated:Nov 27, 2023

Ratan Tata trained as an architect and engineer before leading the Tata empire to global scale. Yet his business achievements pale beside his trendsetting philanthropy uplifting millions. Similarly, IAS officer Hari Chandana brought a technocrat’s mindset while pioneering systemic change in Hyderabad through governance innovations like #LakeRejuvenation, #WasteRecycling and #DigitalEmpowerment of women entrepreneurs. Their journeys reveal how technology best serves humanity when guided by compassion.

Chandana introduced high-tech interventions like AI-enabled mobile governance and drone monitoring. But she focused such tools on uplifting people – using AI to make services inclusive and upskilling youth to pilot drones for social impact. Chandana reveals that responsible innovation should advance both tech capabilities and human skills. #TechForGood

Chandana accelerated digital training for vulnerable groups during the pandemic to sustain incomes online. Her agile intervention enabled resilience through tech in crisis. Chandana unveils technology’s evolved purpose as an enabler of human adaptation and progress. #DigitalUpskilling

Both Tata and Chandana exemplify that technology should ultimately serve inclusive human needs. Their collaborative approach co-created localized tech-based solutions benefitting millions. #SocialInnovation

Ratan Tata and Hari Chandana’s journeys illuminate the boundless potential of technology guided by compassion. Their trendsetting impact inspires leaders worldwide to harness emerging tech responsibly for shared progress. #RatanTata #HariChandana #SheInspiresUs to create an empowering and humane tech future.

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