Pune: Emphasizing the need for technology-led growth in the MSME sector, Padma Shri awardee and founder of the Dalit Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DICCI), Milind Kamble on Thursday said adoption of advanced technologies like artificial intelligence and digitization are crucial to accelerate India’s journey to becoming a developed nation.Inaugurating India’s first three-day ERP industrial exhibition at the Autocluster Exhibition Center in Chinchwad, Kamble said that MSMEs have played an important role in the country’s economic growth and modern technology integration is needed to improve efficiency and productivity.“AI and digitalisation will help industries increase productivity and streamline operations. The technological revolution will help India shed its developing country tag and emerge as a developed country by 2047.” He said.The exhibition is organized by Exponomics Events and features innovative ERP and digital solutions across sectors including manufacturing, finance, logistics, retail, healthcare, construction and edtech.Among the people present at the event were President of Rotary Club of Pimpri Elite Irfan Awte, Director of Exponomics Sagar Ahiwale and Milind Hudup etc.Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde praised the initiative through a video message. A guidebook containing details of the exhibition was also released during the event.President Irfan Awate spoke about Rotary International’s Focused Area Economy and Community Development through Entrepreneurial Skills Education.The exhibition will continue till May 9 and will be open to visitors free of charge from 10 am to 6 pm. It will include expert sessions, workshops and live demonstrations on ERP and digital technologies.
