India, April 16 -- The Baroda Information Technology Association (BITA) is gearing up to play a far more ambitious role in the city's evolving technology landscape. With a sharply renewed focus on artificial intelligence and surveillance-based startups, the association is positioning itself as a critical enabler for the next generation of IT entrepreneurs in Vadodara. Paresh, president of BITA, spoke at length about the association's vision, its persistent challenges, and the road ahead.

He said that BITA, which boasts a membership of 275 companies and professionals, has long been one of the most active technology associations in Gujarat. The association's flagship exhibition is a highlight of the regional IT calendar, typically drawing ...