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Connecting people for a noble cause of uniting Uttarkhand (India)
Dr. Harish Pant Ji
Digital transformation product development!
A trillion dollar question for India!
The land of gods with richness of forests!
Happy to join the Board of Study (BOS) of the MBA in Innovation!
Alstom with Bombardier!
Life lessons!
Opportunities in manufacturing and associated activity!
Social media management - manufacturing activity!
B2B and BIB!
Smart manufacturing activity!
There will be blood!
Atmashakshi Bano - Atmanirbharata apne aap aa jayegi!
Wise choices, self regulation and prevention are the positives of present pandemic in place of ruthless and uncontrolled exploits. What the money can buy must come with a tag ENOUGH - a great business and life too. Lead #humanity4 #WarAgainstCovid19 @Machinist_WWM @Niranjan0_0 pic.twitter.com/EhW6WpSFIa
— Dr. Harish Pant (@h_pant) May 13, 2020
India needs astute project management more than any other nation, as we travers our way to $5t
organised economy, hopefully bereft of any other considerations than the resources directed
towards positive Social, environmental and economy impacts. This intent calls for skill and
capability across from macro, major and micro project management. The First World Project
Management Forum is just a right event for us to pause, set direction and resolve to make a
difference for our country and the world. Let's meet and share our knowledge and experience and
get going "on the way"! Adesh Jain, Chairman
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In our deep consciousness we know we are complete.
All religions and literatures of the world proclaim the same truth from time immemorial !
Even the contemporary Christ, Buddha and Judith - the realised souls - in their Quest went through A Cosmic Voyage.
The ancient Gurus and Gyani like Vashisht, Ashtavakra and Vyasa, to name a few, have through their wise words and guidance have explained to benefit from a deep rooted quest and hinted the way.
As stated in Bhagwat Geeta, Krishna even shows the cosmic swaroop to Arjuna to have no doubt - nishanshaya - and do the prescribed duties without expectation of the fruit of result - Na faleshu kadachana.
The need of reason is not inspired by the quest for truth but by the quest of meaning…..Hannah Ardent.
Even for the realised ones, quest of meaning never ends as he/she can’t be selfish only for himself/herself! so, the quest and this cosmic voyage continues, even before, during and after life.
In our manifested world where we are digitising and pacing with ever faster technologies, an artist makes us pause, in the infinite expanse of time and space. with her/his imagination, dwells deeper, in the extremity of un manifested, where the senses are no more potent to visualise and comprehend the wholesomeness.
A life lived with purpose and meaning ever resonates with art. The art helps us to live in the moment by reconnecting to our observer self which is essential for wholesomeness wherein the observer, observed and observing becomes one. Get one which resonates with you. The subtle influence of art is beyond words!
No alt text provided for this image The timeless imagination of the great art captures this richness of the wholesomeness. The art stands in time and space with each stroke of imagination curated with the life force as though imitating the real creation of life by God.
The great art is what leaves to the imagination as much as what it expresses! Further, if it could preen into the mood and imagination of the artist, Viola!
No alt text provided for this image
It’s soul merge and ecstatic!
With richness of curiosity you would find reflection of the observer - the only and one truth - Tat Twam Asi! Though are that!
Welcome to this Cosmic voyage and experience the wholesomeness!
All religions and literatures of the world proclaim the same truth from time immemorial !
Even the contemporary Christ, Buddha and Judith - the realised souls - in their Quest went through A Cosmic Voyage.
The ancient Gurus and Gyani like Vashisht, Ashtavakra and Vyasa, to name a few, have through their wise words and guidance have explained to benefit from a deep rooted quest and hinted the way.
As stated in Bhagwat Geeta, Krishna even shows the cosmic swaroop to Arjuna to have no doubt - nishanshaya - and do the prescribed duties without expectation of the fruit of result - Na faleshu kadachana.
The need of reason is not inspired by the quest for truth but by the quest of meaning…..Hannah Ardent.
Even for the realised ones, quest of meaning never ends as he/she can’t be selfish only for himself/herself! so, the quest and this cosmic voyage continues, even before, during and after life.
In our manifested world where we are digitising and pacing with ever faster technologies, an artist makes us pause, in the infinite expanse of time and space. with her/his imagination, dwells deeper, in the extremity of un manifested, where the senses are no more potent to visualise and comprehend the wholesomeness.
A life lived with purpose and meaning ever resonates with art. The art helps us to live in the moment by reconnecting to our observer self which is essential for wholesomeness wherein the observer, observed and observing becomes one. Get one which resonates with you. The subtle influence of art is beyond words!
No alt text provided for this image The timeless imagination of the great art captures this richness of the wholesomeness. The art stands in time and space with each stroke of imagination curated with the life force as though imitating the real creation of life by God.
The great art is what leaves to the imagination as much as what it expresses! Further, if it could preen into the mood and imagination of the artist, Viola!
No alt text provided for this image
It’s soul merge and ecstatic!
With richness of curiosity you would find reflection of the observer - the only and one truth - Tat Twam Asi! Though are that!
Welcome to this Cosmic voyage and experience the wholesomeness!
In the side lines of World Blockchain Summit 2019 on 20th June at Taj Santacruz, following
questions cropped up which I have tried to capture and share here. The complete panel discussion
recording to follow shortly. Till then....
Q1. How blockchain is disrupting various sectors? Is there a common thread running across?
Harish Pant:
Digital technology is threading and meshing the world like never before and in the process we see the emergence of the Mega Organisations wherein all other major, SMES and even start-ups are becoming a part of the bigger ecosystem in a platform driven economy.
Welcome to the “Mega- O”, wherein the leaders would shed their limited industry / country / product / Service boundaries perspective, depending on their respective business context. This is an orbital shift from magnanimous collaborate and compete model, and tending towards more of a philanthropic large heartedness, wherein few billion dollars are spent not because it fits in the present ROI but for building the future and common good for the Business Nextgen.
Blockchain is not a quantum argument – how many and who all? If we take internet usage, even that would take a few more decades for the each one of the seven billion population to get covered with reliable and quality services. A few blockchain usage have potential to impact a common life immensely. E.g. few government records of citizen does away with a lot of duplicative documents and procedures and the resultant frustration.
Q2. If the Blockchain is immensely transformative at a national and global level as you state, what are the impediments for a speedy implementation? Why not go all out?
Harish Pant:
Transformation takes time as there are early adaptors, followed by the fence seater crossing and then mass implementation. Even then a few may hold on to the old for long either by choice or by various economic and social constraints.
Digital transformation has a multidimensions impact and as the new technology like AI, Machine learnings, VR, AR with ever better hardware and software coming in with added pace of quantum computing, we are enamoured with the possibilities. There may be a latent pause but once it gets set in, the pace of change would be astonishing.
For many Indian and global companies, ERP effectiveness, Business Processes digitisation, system led excellence and now Industry 4.0 itself is a noodle affair and with the newer set of disruptors, it’s difficult for a many individuals and organisations to suddenly develop a new perspective where the present models, decision making and business strategies have become outdated.
It’s difficult to fathom that many a job, event and efforts do not add value. Now these technologies have a potential to eliminate the entire third party itself and with it all non value added activities in the entirety. Now with the technology, we can accomplish our activities seamlessly in a secured environment with the least possible costs.
A new culture code is to be written which will entail deciphering digital ethics.
Q3. Blockchain has a huge impact on the supply-chain segment. Within the auto and auto components, what are the key bottlenecks the block-chain could resolve?
Harish Pant:
As per the Digital Transformation Group, constituted by SIAM and ACMA supported by IBM, Blockchain can focus on these areas as the first priority, adding my perspective too.
· Traceability of parts
· Procure to Pay – autoDx Blockchain
· Warranty
· Dispute management
· O2C - Ecosystem partners connect – OEM, Distributor, dealer and online partner
OEM major are called upon to take a lead role and show the way through establishing a digital platform which is blockchain enabled.
@ACMA India
Q4. Is Indian infrastructure well equipped to adopt blockchain? Is India block-chain ready? Where do you feel is the shortfall?
Harish Pant:
Add on required in infrastructure for most of the blockchain is incremental hence easy to implement. Scaling up is attaianble with the Cloud computing and Storage available through a third part as service.
It’s just a matter of assigning priority and leading players acting on it with alacrity and willingness for this industry wide transformative drive to help realise the full impact of the new technology. India can show the way as the proven solutions for India would be also be a right solutions for the world too. Elimination of corruption from the country is the icing in the cake.
Q5. When are we likely to move ahead from user cases and experience full-fledged adoption?
Harish Pant:
Government taking the initial lead followed by industry wide implementation by the top players will help in lower tier based players to hook in. Bold moves by the leaders will pave the way!
Few blockchain will be sufficient for an Industry/country to serve a many enterprises and a billion population!
Q6. Any message to young entrepreneurs and leaders?
Harish Pant:
Don’t waste time in arguing when, where and how much. In a digital transformative world, few changes shake up the world. A centuries transformative impact now happens in a few years or a few phenomena which have never ever been experienced by the humanity. Because you cannot make a sense of it, does not mean other would not be able to and a few who would, they will lead the next wave of growth.
Keep learning deeply to make a sense of digital transformation and ask why not now!
Q1. How blockchain is disrupting various sectors? Is there a common thread running across?
Harish Pant:
Digital technology is threading and meshing the world like never before and in the process we see the emergence of the Mega Organisations wherein all other major, SMES and even start-ups are becoming a part of the bigger ecosystem in a platform driven economy.
Welcome to the “Mega- O”, wherein the leaders would shed their limited industry / country / product / Service boundaries perspective, depending on their respective business context. This is an orbital shift from magnanimous collaborate and compete model, and tending towards more of a philanthropic large heartedness, wherein few billion dollars are spent not because it fits in the present ROI but for building the future and common good for the Business Nextgen.
Blockchain is not a quantum argument – how many and who all? If we take internet usage, even that would take a few more decades for the each one of the seven billion population to get covered with reliable and quality services. A few blockchain usage have potential to impact a common life immensely. E.g. few government records of citizen does away with a lot of duplicative documents and procedures and the resultant frustration.
Q2. If the Blockchain is immensely transformative at a national and global level as you state, what are the impediments for a speedy implementation? Why not go all out?
Harish Pant:
Transformation takes time as there are early adaptors, followed by the fence seater crossing and then mass implementation. Even then a few may hold on to the old for long either by choice or by various economic and social constraints.
Digital transformation has a multidimensions impact and as the new technology like AI, Machine learnings, VR, AR with ever better hardware and software coming in with added pace of quantum computing, we are enamoured with the possibilities. There may be a latent pause but once it gets set in, the pace of change would be astonishing.
For many Indian and global companies, ERP effectiveness, Business Processes digitisation, system led excellence and now Industry 4.0 itself is a noodle affair and with the newer set of disruptors, it’s difficult for a many individuals and organisations to suddenly develop a new perspective where the present models, decision making and business strategies have become outdated.
It’s difficult to fathom that many a job, event and efforts do not add value. Now these technologies have a potential to eliminate the entire third party itself and with it all non value added activities in the entirety. Now with the technology, we can accomplish our activities seamlessly in a secured environment with the least possible costs.
A new culture code is to be written which will entail deciphering digital ethics.
Q3. Blockchain has a huge impact on the supply-chain segment. Within the auto and auto components, what are the key bottlenecks the block-chain could resolve?
Harish Pant:
As per the Digital Transformation Group, constituted by SIAM and ACMA supported by IBM, Blockchain can focus on these areas as the first priority, adding my perspective too.
· Traceability of parts
· Procure to Pay – autoDx Blockchain
· Warranty
· Dispute management
· O2C - Ecosystem partners connect – OEM, Distributor, dealer and online partner
OEM major are called upon to take a lead role and show the way through establishing a digital platform which is blockchain enabled.
@ACMA India
Q4. Is Indian infrastructure well equipped to adopt blockchain? Is India block-chain ready? Where do you feel is the shortfall?
Harish Pant:
Add on required in infrastructure for most of the blockchain is incremental hence easy to implement. Scaling up is attaianble with the Cloud computing and Storage available through a third part as service.
It’s just a matter of assigning priority and leading players acting on it with alacrity and willingness for this industry wide transformative drive to help realise the full impact of the new technology. India can show the way as the proven solutions for India would be also be a right solutions for the world too. Elimination of corruption from the country is the icing in the cake.
Q5. When are we likely to move ahead from user cases and experience full-fledged adoption?
Harish Pant:
Government taking the initial lead followed by industry wide implementation by the top players will help in lower tier based players to hook in. Bold moves by the leaders will pave the way!
Few blockchain will be sufficient for an Industry/country to serve a many enterprises and a billion population!
Q6. Any message to young entrepreneurs and leaders?
Harish Pant:
Don’t waste time in arguing when, where and how much. In a digital transformative world, few changes shake up the world. A centuries transformative impact now happens in a few years or a few phenomena which have never ever been experienced by the humanity. Because you cannot make a sense of it, does not mean other would not be able to and a few who would, they will lead the next wave of growth.
Keep learning deeply to make a sense of digital transformation and ask why not now!
Economy grows when money changes hands with value transfer. But along this movement, if goods
don’t move with the ever-increasing pace then the inefficiency and its consequent seven types of
loses, at the national and global level, have multiplying negative impact which renders a
country uncompetitive. Further, global warming and the associated social implications are far
reaching as the negative externalities weigh high on the already high tax paying society. In the
ocean of overcapacity and warehouses brimming full, one finds people toiling in under
employment.
India’s intent to achieve 5 trillion GDP needs this addressed squarely and the earlier the better. Before we chase trillions of fresh funds for growth, we need to plug in the shear resource waste. It’s a low-lying fruit as compared to developing long term technology edge where a many country are decades ahead.
We certainly need national grids of Rail, road, air and water and the related infrastructures, in addition to the water grid, digital grid and energy grid, but all these will come to naught if the freight carriers do not improve upon to be the best in the world, to give us competitive advantage. As per one of the recent estimates, India’s logistics cost is about 14% as compared to the world best at less than 9%.
Let’s do something specific in this domain by taking a country wide initiative. Why not turn a problem as an opportunity to leap!
Most of the entrepreneurial striving remains dwarfed at MSME Scale, not because of capabilities and capacities, but due to structural issues and plethora of hindrances on the way from start-up onwards. Logistics happens to be one of them. Someone pays for the high idle time of these trucks, manual loadings and warehousing and old and overloaded trucks chugging along to somehow reach the destination. The average speed of freight is at a snail pace of no more than 30kmph.
While government has come out with an aspirational e-Vehicle policy and budget support for Passenger Vehicle, there is nothing in this budget which peps up the languishing Commercial vehicle market.
Let’s up the game…few thoughts
1. Create a Bharat Freight Grid (BFG) Corporation which is an integrated, connected and agile freight movement with multiple objectives. This is created through SPV and with PPP Model. A special infra bond to be created to build the initial corpus of say 50,000 crores. FPI is allowed to invest too. Commercial vehicle manufacturer can also buy the bonds in bulk and available to general public too. This SPV is be managed by a private third party.
2. In the first phase, all the old trucks more than 10years old to be scraped and replaced by Bharat VI trucks. A massive incentive to be given through a combined contribution by Government through GST forgone (from the present 28%) and matched by equal amount/percentage by the manufacturers. Say, 10% each thus reducing truck price by 20% or more.
3. The declared price and model will be available to the purchaser of new trucks in proportion to the bond bought by the Truck Manufacturer with an upper cap. An algorithm can be created to arrive at a fair play among truck manufacturers while giving free choice to the buyers.
4. The trucks will have a distinct look with radio tag, GPS and connectivity with no toll tax and road tax so that they move with great pace and ease throughout the country. These trucks can be further connected through a portal to Railways and Air freight, at one end with micro mobility network and at the other for a seamless long distance freight movement across the country. These will have a national permit. The implementation of Blockchain, AI and other technologies can help track each to provide seamless movement without any stoppage.
5. Any fraudulent practice and player would be dealt with strict law enforcement.
6. This platform will be akin to UPI payment gateway and does not replace the exiting logistics players but rather show cases on the future of freight mobility. It will kick start a new national freight movement which is marred with various constraints hence the existing players do not come forward to change the game and take it as given - why boil ocean for your cup of tea/!
7. A third party can be further engaged to scrap and use the material out of scraped trucks and the money realised through scrap can be also offered as further discount.
8. The MSME, depending upon the size of their enterprise, can get a different discount and preferences based on an algorithm. Benefit where it is needed most.
Will the four ministers from Finance, Transport, Commerce and Heavy Industry join hands and invite the Indian stalwarts of Tata, Mahindra, Ashok Leyland and MNC CEO's Daimler, Volvo to show case to the world, how Economical, Environmental and Social impact be created in the challenging times like these?
Incrementalism is not the lexicon of the great leaders!
India’s intent to achieve 5 trillion GDP needs this addressed squarely and the earlier the better. Before we chase trillions of fresh funds for growth, we need to plug in the shear resource waste. It’s a low-lying fruit as compared to developing long term technology edge where a many country are decades ahead.
We certainly need national grids of Rail, road, air and water and the related infrastructures, in addition to the water grid, digital grid and energy grid, but all these will come to naught if the freight carriers do not improve upon to be the best in the world, to give us competitive advantage. As per one of the recent estimates, India’s logistics cost is about 14% as compared to the world best at less than 9%.
Let’s do something specific in this domain by taking a country wide initiative. Why not turn a problem as an opportunity to leap!
Most of the entrepreneurial striving remains dwarfed at MSME Scale, not because of capabilities and capacities, but due to structural issues and plethora of hindrances on the way from start-up onwards. Logistics happens to be one of them. Someone pays for the high idle time of these trucks, manual loadings and warehousing and old and overloaded trucks chugging along to somehow reach the destination. The average speed of freight is at a snail pace of no more than 30kmph.
While government has come out with an aspirational e-Vehicle policy and budget support for Passenger Vehicle, there is nothing in this budget which peps up the languishing Commercial vehicle market.
Let’s up the game…few thoughts
1. Create a Bharat Freight Grid (BFG) Corporation which is an integrated, connected and agile freight movement with multiple objectives. This is created through SPV and with PPP Model. A special infra bond to be created to build the initial corpus of say 50,000 crores. FPI is allowed to invest too. Commercial vehicle manufacturer can also buy the bonds in bulk and available to general public too. This SPV is be managed by a private third party.
2. In the first phase, all the old trucks more than 10years old to be scraped and replaced by Bharat VI trucks. A massive incentive to be given through a combined contribution by Government through GST forgone (from the present 28%) and matched by equal amount/percentage by the manufacturers. Say, 10% each thus reducing truck price by 20% or more.
3. The declared price and model will be available to the purchaser of new trucks in proportion to the bond bought by the Truck Manufacturer with an upper cap. An algorithm can be created to arrive at a fair play among truck manufacturers while giving free choice to the buyers.
4. The trucks will have a distinct look with radio tag, GPS and connectivity with no toll tax and road tax so that they move with great pace and ease throughout the country. These trucks can be further connected through a portal to Railways and Air freight, at one end with micro mobility network and at the other for a seamless long distance freight movement across the country. These will have a national permit. The implementation of Blockchain, AI and other technologies can help track each to provide seamless movement without any stoppage.
5. Any fraudulent practice and player would be dealt with strict law enforcement.
6. This platform will be akin to UPI payment gateway and does not replace the exiting logistics players but rather show cases on the future of freight mobility. It will kick start a new national freight movement which is marred with various constraints hence the existing players do not come forward to change the game and take it as given - why boil ocean for your cup of tea/!
7. A third party can be further engaged to scrap and use the material out of scraped trucks and the money realised through scrap can be also offered as further discount.
8. The MSME, depending upon the size of their enterprise, can get a different discount and preferences based on an algorithm. Benefit where it is needed most.
Will the four ministers from Finance, Transport, Commerce and Heavy Industry join hands and invite the Indian stalwarts of Tata, Mahindra, Ashok Leyland and MNC CEO's Daimler, Volvo to show case to the world, how Economical, Environmental and Social impact be created in the challenging times like these?
Incrementalism is not the lexicon of the great leaders!
As businesses are becoming platform driven and digitally integrated, the structural changes call
for co-creating value in an E2E set up, so that business can scale with speed.
Need help in pacing up to the challenges? ...inbox me and sign up for the event. Varad Rajan
Krishna Ahmed Iqbal Durgesh Pant #enterpreneursh 100 Open Startups
A sustained economic growth with positive social impact can be achieved with right technology
and management interventions. We need to create a platform for urban and rural connect and
encourage youth to lead in finding solutions and take pride in nation building - one state and
one district at a time. A great opportunity for our youth to come forward and make a difference.
Highly experienced volunteers can be roped in as mentors and coaches too. Let's create a startup
mindset and energy, particularly for Uttarakhand wherein each of the thirteen district come
forward to make it a super success!
India is transforming at a blistering pace! Participating, sharing thoughts and helping
development of startup ecosystem is ever a joy. Bangalore startup ecosystem is thriving in the
aegis of NASSCOM with the invigorating energy of one and all. Co-creating, Co-developing and
Collaborating is the mantra wherein the the best wins and others resolve to learn and notch up their game.
Startup scalar managed an excellent event on 9th Nov at 10000 Startups wherein about 20 startups
jostled for the title win and get a chance to explore Nordic and European countries.
development of startup ecosystem is ever a joy. Bangalore startup ecosystem is thriving in the
aegis of NASSCOM with the invigorating energy of one and all. Co-creating, Co-developing and
Collaborating is the mantra wherein the the best wins and others resolve to learn and notch up their game.
Startup scalar managed an excellent event on 9th Nov at 10000 Startups wherein about 20 startups
jostled for the title win and get a chance to explore Nordic and European countries.
An enriching experience interacting with Dr. Durgesh Pant, Director Uttarakhand Science
Education & Research Centre wherein I shared my thoughts on the topic "Possibilities for
Uttarakhand in Internet 2.0 Era"
https://lnkd.in/f7cjvmR
Invite all to reflect, comment and re share to make it a movement for the transformation of the state. Committed and contributing to social impact.
NTF (India) Pvt. Ltd. ZEN Mobility Studio34 Designart (P) Ltd. Ahmed Iqbal Trivendra Singh Rawat
Ambrish kumar UTTARAKHAND FOUNDATION Uttarakhand Technical University Uttarakhand Open
University Uttarakhandbaalkalya Sansthaankhatima Uttarakhand Tourism Uttarakhand Power
Corporation Ltd Power Transmission Corporation of Uttarakhand Ltd Uttarakhandmart Connecting
Business
https://lnkd.in/f7cjvmR
Invite all to reflect, comment and re share to make it a movement for the transformation of the state. Committed and contributing to social impact.
NTF (India) Pvt. Ltd. ZEN Mobility Studio34 Designart (P) Ltd. Ahmed Iqbal Trivendra Singh Rawat
Ambrish kumar UTTARAKHAND FOUNDATION Uttarakhand Technical University Uttarakhand Open
University Uttarakhandbaalkalya Sansthaankhatima Uttarakhand Tourism Uttarakhand Power
Corporation Ltd Power Transmission Corporation of Uttarakhand Ltd Uttarakhandmart Connecting
Business
"Future-case" of the global businesses is being written by the codes of digital world wherein
trust is woven with the strings of Blockchain.
B2B is becoming BiB (B-in-B) : The end of transacting (space and time collapse as information stitches events and strings) and business become an extension of the other business, creating Value Fabric. Forget a third party providing services, there is no second! The business ZEN smartly connects the whole ecosystem!
Opportunity presents for us to lead the world where the "Blockchain Zen Monk" see elimination of most of the non-value at the initiation itself.
A master class is coming soon where the secret of this new religion will get revealed by me. invite all Universities and collages to connect and be part of this lead learning initiative.
B2B is becoming BiB (B-in-B) : The end of transacting (space and time collapse as information stitches events and strings) and business become an extension of the other business, creating Value Fabric. Forget a third party providing services, there is no second! The business ZEN smartly connects the whole ecosystem!
Opportunity presents for us to lead the world where the "Blockchain Zen Monk" see elimination of most of the non-value at the initiation itself.
A master class is coming soon where the secret of this new religion will get revealed by me. invite all Universities and collages to connect and be part of this lead learning initiative.