NASSCOM open entries for "Honours"

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NASSCOM open entries for  
NASSCOM Foundation and Genpact have announced the NASSCOM Social Innovation Honours. Entries for the national competition are now open, and the winners will be honoured at the NASSCOM India Leadership Forum early next year.
"The NASSCOM Social Innovation Honours redefines the use of IT. In a wide variety of ways, technology is being used to improve the lives of Indians and bring sustainability to our planet. In partnership with Genpact, we believe it is this potential which will bring true change to our India," said Rita Soni, CEO, NASSCOM Foundation.
"We are delighted to be associated with an award that honours the exemplary work done by entrepreneurs in improving the social landscape of the nation," said Tiger Tyagarajan, President & CEO, Genpact.   NASSCOM Foundation has also introduced a Special Recognition Award: “Innovation for Children” in partnership with UNICEF. This award will honour innovations that impact children to help them thrive and develop to their full potential. Furthermore, S. Ramadorai, Vice-Chairman of TCS and Advisor to the Prime Minister, is leading the grand jury. 

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