Overview

ET Government - The Economic Times is elated to announce the Public Sector Leadership Series. This is an initiative that ropes in industry stalwarts and thought leaders in a series of interviews exploring themes on their collaboration with the government and public sectors to enable them to take the next leap of growth with cutting-edge technologies.

The series of interviews aims to touch upon major developments in the public sector, innovations that are game-changing for governance, and adoption of advanced technologies like AI to enhance citizen engagement, service delivery, and the overall output. The discussions will also witness industry perspective on the public sector machinery, the role of private sector in addressing challenges that the public sector and the government faces in modernising their existing IT infrastructure, the pressing need to enhance and upgrade the security posture to ensure data security and prevent cyber threats, initiatives to bridge the digital divide and take the services to the grassroots, and much more.

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Episodes

Ep-3 Bridging the Digital Divide: How Emerging Tech is Shaping Governance Ft. Ashutosh Johri | Kyndrl

Join Ashutosh Johri, Director - Government & PSU, Kyndryl India, in an insightful conversation with Adarsh Som from ETGovernment, The Economic Times, as they explore how emerging technologies are bridging the digital divide and transforming governance.

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Ep. 5 AI Chatbots Redefining Government - Citizen Connect Ft. Siddharth Dhar | CoRiver.ai

Watch Siddharth Dhar, Sr. Vice President, Government Business at CoRover.ai, as he explores how AI-powered chatbots are transforming governance—enhancing citizen connection, breaking language barriers, and driving inclusivity at the grassroots.

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Ep. 6 The AI Wave in India : How Prepared are We ? Ft. Dr. Subi Chaturvedi | InMobi |

Tune into the full episode featuring Dr. Subi Chaturvedi, SVP & Chief Corporate Affairs & Public Policy Officer, InMobi, in an eye-opening conversation with Adarsh Som from ETGovernment, The Economic Times. Explore India’s preparedness for the AI revolution, the evolving policy framework, and how AI is set to reshape governance, innovation, and society at large.

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Ep. 2 AI vs AI : Redefining Security Scenario Ahead Ft. Himanshu Kumar Gupta |Trend Micro

Himanshu Kumar Gupta, Sr Director - Government Business & Channels, India & SAARC, Trend Micro, dives deep into the future of cybersecurity with Adarsh Som from ETGovernment. How is AI reshaping digital defense? Find out now!

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Ep. 7 Indian PSU's Growth Story and Role of SCOPE in Driving Innovation & Digital Transformation Ft. Atul Sobti | SCOPE

In this special Public Sector Day episode, Atul Sobti, Director General, SCOPE, joins Adarsh Som from ETGovernment, The Economic Times to delve into the remarkable growth story of Indian PSUs and how SCOPE is steering digital transformation across the sector.

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Ep. 8 Reinforcing Cybersecurity to be Future - Ready Ft. Debashish Mukherjee | SonicWall

As digital threats evolve, so must our defenses. In this compelling conversation, Debasish Mukherjee, Vice President – APAC & Japan, SonicWall, joins Adarsh Som from ETGovernment, The Economic Times to explore how India’s public sector can reinforce its cybersecurity strategies and become truly future-ready.

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Ep. 9 Reimagining Urban Infrastructure with Emerging Technologies Ft. Sridhar Gadhi | Quantela Inc.

Urban spaces are evolving — and technology is at the heart of this transformation. In this power-packed episode, Sridhar Gadhi, Founder & Executive Chairman, Quantela Inc., joins Adarsh Som from ETGovernment, The Economic Times to discuss how emerging technologies are reshaping urban infrastructure, enabling data-driven governance, and improving quality of life in cities.

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Ep. 10 Redefining Data Security for Government & PSUs in the AI Era Ft. Jaydeep Singh | Kaspersky

As AI reshapes the digital ecosystem, securing government and PSU data has never been more critical. In this insightful conversation, Jaydeep Singh, General Manager – India Region, Kaspersky, speaks with Adarsh Som from ETGovernment, The Economic Times about redefining data security strategies, tackling AI-driven cyber threats, and building resilient public sector infrastructure.

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Ep. 11 GenAI to Power Future-Ready Governance Ft. Rajesh Ganesan | ManageEngine

Generative AI is unlocking new possibilities for governance — from smarter decision-making to enhanced citizen services. In this insightful episode, Rajesh Ganesan, CEO, ManageEngine, joins Adarsh Som from ETGovernment, The Economic Times to explore how GenAI is transforming the public sector, making governance more agile, innovative, and future-ready.

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Ep. 14 Digital Kiosks Easing Delivery & Access to Citizen Services ft. Ashish Nigam | VirtuBox

In this insightful episode, Ashish Nigam, Founder & Director, VirtuBox, joins Adarsh Som from ETGovernment, The Economic Times, to discuss how tech-enabled self-service platforms are enhancing accessibility, streamlining governance, and empowering citizens—especially in remote and underserved areas.

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Ep. 1 How GIS Technology is Revolutionizing Governance in India Ft. Agendra Kumar | ESRI India

The wait is over! Watch this insightful episode of the Public Sector Leadership Series by ETGovernment, featuring Agendra Kumar, Managing Director, Esri India, in conversation with Adarsh Som from ETGovernment. ? See how geospatial intelligence is driving smarter governance. ? Learn about its role in infrastructure, disaster management, and urban planning.

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Ep. 4 Emerging Technologies Reshaping Governance in India Ft. Prakash Kumar | Wadhwani Centre for Government Digital Transformation

Join Prakash Kumar, CEO, Wadhwani Centre for Government Digital Transformation, in an insightful conversation with Adarsh Som from ETGovernment, The Economic Times, as they explore how emerging technologies are revolutionizing governance in India. From AI to blockchain, discover the innovations driving efficiency, transparency, and citizen empowerment.

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Ep. 13 AI and Drones Shaping the Tomorrow of Security & Surveillance Ft. Tarun Wig | Innefu Labs

In this power-packed episode, Tarun Wig, CEO, Innefu Labs, speaks with Adarsh Som from ETGovernment, The Economic Times, about how next-gen tech is transforming India’s security and surveillance landscape to be more agile, intelligent, and future-ready.

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Ep. 12 Virtual Communication Redefining Future of Work Through GenAI Applications Ft. Rohit Kumar | Zoom India

Rohit Kumar, Head – Government Relations, Zoom India, in conversation with Adarsh Som from ETGovernment, The Economic Times, shares how AI-powered virtual communication tools are shaping the next era of governance and workforce transformation.

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Ep. 15 AI to Aid: India & the Global Preparedness Against New-Age Cyberthreats Ft. Vishal Gupta | Seclore

As AI becomes both a tool and a target in cybersecurity, how prepared are India and the world to counter next-gen cyberthreats? In this compelling episode, Vishal Gupta, CEO, Seclore, joins Adarsh Som from ETGovernment, The Economic Times, to discuss the evolving threat landscape, AI’s dual role in cyber defense, and what it takes to secure public sector ecosystems in the digital era.

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Key Discussion Points

    • Industry’s perspective towards India’s growth story
    • How prepared is our government and public sector ecosystem to welcome advanced technologies?
    • Key focus areas propelling growth of the country’s public sector
    • How the private sector is collaborating with the government to enable modernisation of legacy systems and drive growth?
    • Making India’s PSUs future-ready and fostering private sector partnerships
    • Role of AI in transforming the government and public sector operations

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