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30 October 2026 Leh: Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) organised CII LADAKH FIRST on Friday,under the theme “Empowering People. Enabling Progress. Building Futures.” The programme brought together government representatives, industry members, technology experts and stakeholders to deliberate on opportunities for strengthening Ladakh’s entrepreneurial ecosystem and accelerating its socio-economic development.
Mr Nawang Thinlas, Chairman, CII LADAKH FIRST and Managing Director, Himalayan Renewable Energy & Construction Firm (HRECF), Leh, delivered the Opening Remarks. He highlighted the importance of creating a sustained engagement platform to connect Ladakh’s local stakeholders with industry expertise, knowledge and opportunities. He also emphasised the need to strengthen entrepreneurship, promote local talent and facilitate interventions that support the region’s development priorities.
A key highlight of the programme was a masterclass by Mr Sunil David, Member, CII Digital Transformation Committee and Former Regional Director, AT&T India. The masterclass focused on the importance of digital transformation for Ladakh’s students, aspiring entrepreneurs and local businesses. He highlighted how emerging technologies and digital capabilities can enable entrepreneurs to improve operational efficiency, expand market access, develop innovative solutions and participate in the evolving digital economy.
The masterclass also highlighted the need to build digital awareness and capabilities among young people, enabling them to leverage technology for entrepreneurship, innovation and future employment opportunities.
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