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Let me only say, very simply, that Dewang’s loss has come as a great shock. It’s a
tragedy, not just for Nasscom, not just for the IT sector, but for India and for the
young leaders of our country as for many others. The real, honest and abiding memories
of Dewang: his smile, his warmth and his qualities. I grieve his passing away and want
Nasscom to know that their pain is shared.”
TARUN DAS
Director General
Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)
“
WeatICICIwereshockedandgrieved
to hear about the sudden demise of
Dewang Mehta. Dewang single-
handedly made Nasscom into
one of the most powerful bodies in
the country. The IT industry of India
owes a great deal to him. He will be
missed by all those associated with
him.”
LALITA D. GUPTE
Joint Managing Director
and Chief Operating Officer, ICICI
“
I am writing to convey the deep grief and sadness of all of us at cii at
the sudden and tragic passing away of a great personality — Dewang.
The loss for Nasscom is immeasurable, as indeed it is for the entire
country. This youthful, charismatic leader had established a place in our
hearts and minds. We shall miss him deeply.”
ARUN BHARAT RAM
President, CII
“
India has lost its most reputed IT evangelist. It is difficult to put Mr. Mehta’s
achievements in a few lines. He led Nasscom very effectively and brought the
concerns of their industry before the regulators, policy makers and Governments. He
also projected the Indian image very effectively at the international level.
We would also like to gratefully acknowledge Mr. Mehta’s contribution to Karnataka.
He was associated with the Bangalore IT.com event last year as well as this year.
He was on the governing body of the Indian Institute of Information Technology,
Bangalore. Karnataka was the only partner state along with Nasscom that
represented India at CeBIT 2001 held at Hannover, Germany in March this year.”
S.M. KRISHNA
Chief Minister, Karnataka
Standing tall at the Gateway of India
