Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw Urges Indian Tech Professionals to Address Civic Challenges

Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw urged Indian technology professionals to apply their skills to civic challenges like urban cleanliness, traffic management, and infrastructure, drawing comparisons with China's use of technology in public services. While some support her call for tech-driven civic solutions such as smart sensors and AI enforcement, others argue that issues like corruption and cultural habits extend beyond technology and require governance and behavioral changes. The discussion highlights differing views on technology's role in addressing civic problems.