Tamil Nadu’s Digital Future: Building a Future-Ready Economy through People, Policy, and Infrastructure
1st July 2025, Katmandu
Nasscom People Summit 2025, Shri P. Thiaga Rajan, Minister for Information Technology and Digital Services of Tamil Nadu, delivered a powerful vision for India’s digital transformation.
Tamil Nadu’s Digital Future
In a session titled “Powering Progress”, the minister emphasized the need for a ubiquitous, comprehensive approach at every level of society to achieve sustainable and inclusive digital growth.
A Shift from Job Seekers to Job Creators
Speaking with Rajesh Nambiar, President of NASSCOM, the minister highlighted a major transformation in Tamil Nadu’s economic landscape. Once known for producing job seekers, Tamil Nadu is now evolving into a hub for job creators. This significant shift is not by chance—it is the result of deliberate efforts to build resilient digital ecosystems that nurture innovation and entrepreneurship.
The state is now fostering a culture where failures are seen as learning opportunities. Those who have tried, failed, and tried again are now mentoring and enabling a new generation of innovators. This evolution is powering a circular economy of knowledge and entrepreneurship.
The Power of the Digital Ecosystem
The summit underlined how people, policy, and infrastructure together drive long-term progress. According to Minister Rajan, creating a future-ready economy is not possible with isolated efforts. It demands an integrated system where:
People are empowered through education, upskilling, and opportunity.
Policy is designed to be enabling, inclusive, and forward-looking.
Infrastructure is built to support connectivity, digital innovation, and sustainable development.
When these elements align, innovation becomes inevitable and scalable. Tamil Nadu’s tech-friendly policies and investments in digital infrastructure are now yielding tangible results, attracting global investments, startups, and talent.
Enabling Policy and Scalable Innovation
Minister Rajan stressed the importance of comprehensive digital inclusion. For India to lead globally in digital development, solutions must be accessible, scalable, and impactful across all layers of society—from rural communities to urban tech hubs.
Tamil Nadu’s model shows that inclusive governance, driven by data and supported by community-led innovation, is a winning formula. The government’s focus on digitally empowering citizens, promoting public-private partnerships, and supporting grassroots entrepreneurship is transforming the state into a dynamic digital economy.
Conclusion: Building a Digital-First India
The session at #NasscomPeopleSummit2025 sent a clear message: Innovation thrives when people, policy, and infrastructure work in synergy. Tamil Nadu is not just investing in technology—it is investing in people and ecosystems that can fuel innovation for generations.
With visionary leadership and a strong foundation, Tamil Nadu is paving the way for India’s future as a global digital powerhouse.
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