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Alumna To Head Social Development For NASSCOM

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Rita Soni was appointed CEO of NASSCOM Foundation, the social development arm of NASSCOM, India’s premier information technology industry body. Her goal is to strengthen the efforts of the IT industry towards inclusive growth, build strategic relationships, and establish links between industry, nonprofits, and government to contribute to social development.

“It is a pleasure to be extended this opportunity,” said Soni. “NASSCOM Foundation is at a very exciting stage of development. It has contributed significantly to society and served as a role model on how an industry as a whole can contribute towards inclusive growth. I am thrilled to have been given the opportunity to drive NASSCOM Foundation towards creating a much higher and deeper impact on India's development.” More

Alex Burnett, 11/17/2010