Minister of State for IT and Telecommunication, Shaza Fatima Khawaja, conducted the 45th meeting of the R&D Fund Policy Committee on Monday for Ignite’s budget.
The committee gave its approval to Ignite’s budget release of Rs. 599.29 million for the second quarter of FY 2024–2025.
Special Secretary Azfar Manzoor of the IT & Telecom Division and Secretary Zarrar Hasham Khan also attended the meeting.
Ms. Shaza Fatima Khawaja gave instructions to the administration of Ignite to maintain short-term Ignite initiatives in order to ensure that they are finished within the allotted time. According to her, every project needs a schedule in order to be finished on time.
Additionally, Ignite management was instructed by Shaza Fatima to host an e-sports championship featuring locally created games.
The chair was previously informed by Ignite officials on the organization’s current and upcoming programs. The minutes of the R&D Fund Policy Committee’s 44th meeting was also approved at the meeting.
