Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, December 06:
Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers (IETE), Imphal SubCentre and Department of Science and Technology would be jointly organising the Manipur Information Technology Expo, 2006 cum seminar at Khuman Lampak main stadium from December 7 to 9.Addressing a press conference in this connection at Manipur Press Club here today, Organising Secretary H Kulachandra said the main objective of the expo to be organised under the theme of 'ICT-Prospect, Strategies and Securities aspects in North East region is to promote social change and harmony.
While noting that NASCOM has announced that around 8,50,000 people would be able to provide employment opportunities in information and communication sector in the next two years, he said in such a scenario there is the need for IT awareness in Manipur as well.
In all 25 firms would be taking part in the expo.
Some of the big companies like HCL, HP, IBM, LENOVO, Apples, etc would directly participate in the expo.
A quiz competition on the theme of IT for school students would also be organised during the expo.