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Dr. Ashok Bakthavathsalam: Architect of Coimbatore's Tech Renaissance

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Dr. Ashok Bakthavathsalam, the Managing Trustee of KGiSL Trust, is credited with transforming Coimbatore into a thriving tech hub. He founded KGiSL in the 1990s, initially focusing on medical transcription, and expanded it into a leading software solutions provider across various industries. Dr. Bakthavathsalam also established the KGiSL SEZ, attracting multinational corporations to Coimbatore. In addition to his business achievements, he founded the KGiSL Educational Institutions, contributing to industry-embedded education in the region. Dr. Bakthavathsalam's philanthropic efforts include facilitating free surgeries for underprivileged individuals. He has received numerous accolades for his contributions to entrepreneurship and social welfare.