New Delhi: One is known as one of the main brains behind digital transformative programs such as Aadhaar & Cowin. And the other is known for his tech acumen to bring startup revolution in India’s defence sector. Yes, you guessed it right. We are talking about Dr R S Sharma and Dr Ajay Kumar, two former bureaucrats, who have played pivotal role in India’s digital governance journey. And IIT Kanpur ropes in both to drive its e-Masters program for Business Leadership in Digital Age, first course of such types in India.
Dr R S Sharma was the former Chairman of TRAI and the former CEO of National Health Authority, Government of India. He is a retired Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of 1978 batch. Dr Ajay Kumar was the former Defence Secretary of India, and he is also a retired Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the 1985 batch. At the same time, both are known globally as the policymakers of repute for their transformational work to drive India’s digital transformation in last two decades. IIT Kanpur has now reached out to them to start a pioneering course which can prepare future generations to leverage technology in a digitally disrupted and constantly evolving global business landscape.
The course will help students to get an eMasters degree from IIT Kanpur along with receiving mentorship & career support from IIT Kanpur placement cell, according to the institution’s website information. It also says that GATE score is not required to apply for the course and selection will be based on application, test and interview.
Speaking about the importance of the course, Dr Ajay Kumar writes in linkedin “IIT Kanpur launches a contemporary eMasters program for business leaders of the Z-gen. First ever course which provides exposure and understanding of the principles of Economics, Management and Public Policy with illustrations from recent developments.” Professor Vimal Kumar and Professor Bikramaditya Datta of IIT Kanpur are also part of this program. “Happy to inform my friends that I, along with Dr Ajay Kumar and others are starting this course for working professionals and others interested in the subject. Looking forward,” wrote Dr R S Sharma in his social media handle.
The round one application will be closed on 24 September 2023.
