[Chapter-delegates] Application to start an Internet Society Chapter in Bengaluru (Bangladore) India: Request for Review and Comments

Thu Mar 2 01:57:14 PST 2023

ISOC India Delhi Chapter  supports the rejuvenation of ISOC  India
Bangalore Chapter.

Most of the people involved are committed volunteers.

Regards,

Amrita

On Wed, Mar 1, 2023 at 9:10 PM Nick Hyrka via Chapter-delegates <
chapter-delegates at elists.isoc.org> wrote:

> Dear Chapter Leaders,
>
> We recently received, below, an application to start an Internet Society
> Chapter in Bengaluru (Bangalore) India. I kindly invite you to review it
> and share any feedback by Wednesday, 15 March 2023.
>
> Your comments are highly appreciated and useful for the overall review and
> approval of this application.
>
> Kind regards,
>
> Nick Hyrka
>
> Regional Community Engagement Manager, Europe
>
> Internet Society
>
> www.internetsociety.org
>
> +++
>
> *A. Proposed name of the Chapter*
>
> Internet Society India Bengaluru Chapter, abbreviated ISOC Bengaluru.
>
>
>
> *B. Community of Interest the Chapter will serve*
>
> Bengaluru Urban, Rural and where possible the larger area of the State of
> Karnataka, India.
>
>
>
> *C. Purpose and scope of Chapter*
>
> The Internet has a transformative impact on our lives and as a group of
> technology enthusiasts, we want to support the vision and mission of the
> Internet Society and volunteer for a better Internet.
>
> In specific, we want to -
>
>
>
> Strengthening the Internet through dialog (networking events), awareness
> (education) and developing tools to support this objective.
>
> Plan and execute activities on net neutrality and ethical practices in
> using Internet.
>
>    - Deliver digital safety and privacy education as well as ongoing
>    support for various demographic groups in using the Internet and related
>    technologies.
>    - To have focused activities on Internet economy among the growing
>    users of the Internet such as creating awareness about the benefits of
>    digital marketing for local communities.
>
> Grow the Internet by advocating for and building community networks
> (community program) while partnering with other relevant organization.
>
>    - Creation of community networks which provide privacy centric,
>    secure access to the internet.
>    - To leverage the digital technologies with special reference to loT
>    for training the youth and generate employment opportunities in the fields
>    of Agriculture, Healthcare, Horticulture and Animal Husbandry etc.
>    - To collaborate with (local) Government Departments, Agencies and
>    the Trade and Industry bodies and plan activities in their partnership.
>
> The Chapter will serve both the interests of the Internet Society as well
> as the interests of a local community through a local presence, focus on
> local issues and developments, and use of local Kannada, Hindi and English
> languages.
>
>
>
>
>
> *D. Outline of key priorities for the first year of Chapter *
>
> Establish A Community
>
> The general priority for the first year is to onboard 100 regional members
> and utilize the member ecosystem to understand existing challenges and
> start to work on solutions through regular community events. Furthermore,
> we will use the newly created community to share updates on the work of the
> Internet Society and encourage contributions to SIGs and other forums.
>
> Strengthening the Internet
>
> Deliver at least 4 events around digital safety and privacy education and
> establish
>
> ongoing support model for various demographic groups in using the Internet
> and related technologies.
>
> Grow the Internet
>
> Evaluate opportunities to collaborate with (local) Government Departments,
> Agencies and the Trade and Industry bodies and plan activities in their
> partnership. Identify requirements for the creation of community networks
> which provide privacy centric, secure access to the internet. Subsequently
> develop a plan to address the requirements.
>
> All activities will be managed through creation of working groups within
> the Chapter.
>
> *E. Founding members of the Chapter *
>
> See attached list.
>
> *F. List of supporters and partner organizations *
>
> 1) JNN College of Engineering, Shimoga is one of the oldest engineering
> College in Mysore region which was built by freedom fighter under National
> Education Society with an intention to educate students of Malnad region.
>
> Name: Dr. Nagendra Prasad
> Designation: Principal
>
> 2) EakTechPrivateLimited,India
> A private, product-based, company in Bengaluru. We provide complete unique
> solution more concentrated on Internet of Things, Blockchain and Artificial
> Intelligence.
>
> Name: Mr. Umesh Chikkathimappa
> Designation: Managing Director
>
> 3) Mitel Communications Private Limited, India
> A private, product-based, company providing business communication
> solutions to organizations globally.
>
> Name: Patrick Peisker
> Designation: Director
>
> *G. Membership *
>
> We will carry out regular local meetups for all the members to share
> updates on the work of the Internet Society, encourage dialog on relevant
> topics and conduct sessions in alignment with the Chapter’s priorities.
>
> In alignment with the Internet Society membership models, there will be
> Individual Members, Organizational Members and Partners.
>
> Will follow practices adopted by other Chapters in India. The Chapter will
> be registered as part of the The Societies Registration Act, 1860 – in
> specific The Karnataka Society Registration Act 1960 as the Chapter will
> operate out of Karnataka. This is in line with the practices followed by
> other societies such as the IEEE India Council (
> https://ieeeindiacouncil.org/about-ieee/registration/).
>
> *H. List of requirements *
>
> Will follow practices adopted by other Chapters in India. The Chapter will
> be registered as part of the The Societies Registration Act, 1860 – in
> specific The Karnataka Society Registration Act 1960 as the Chapter will
> operate out of Karnataka. This is in line with the practices followed by
> other societies such as the IEEE India Council (
> https://ieeeindiacouncil.org/about-ieee/registration/).
>
> *I. Additional information *
>
> The Chapter will associate with the Society’s SIGs and work on their
> respective vertical areas.
>
> *J. Your contact information *
>
>    1. AdarshBU
>    Solution Consultant, CoE-IoT,
>    Happiest Minds Technologies Private Limited, Hosur Main Road, Madivala,
>    Bangalore – 560062
>
>    2. 2)  Rajan Srivastava
>    Senior Manager, Software Development Mitel
>    Bangalore
>
> +++
>
>
>
> --
>
> Nick Hyrka, Regional Community Engagement Manager, Europe
> hyrka at isoc.org
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>
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>
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>
>
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