IIT Kharagpur convocation: President Murmu tells what will be role of institutions like IIT Kharagpur in making 21st century - India's century

 

The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu graced and addressed the 69th convocation of IIT Kharagpur on December 18. 

IIT Kharagpur has nurtured great talents in its journey of 73 years

Speaking on the occasion, the President said that our IIT system has a reputation all over the world. IITs are considered incubation centers of talent and technology. She stated that IIT Kharagpur has the distinction of being the first IIT of the country. This institution has nurtured great talents in its journey of almost 73 years and its contribution to the development of the country is unmatched.

 

 

IIT Kharagpur is working on alliances with other global institutions

The President was happy to note that in line with the Government of India's policy of internationalization and globalization of IITs, IIT Kharagpur is working on alliances and collaborations with other global institutions. She said that this step will not only help in establishing IIT Kharagpur at the international level but will also be a big step towards giving global recognition to the Indian education system.

The President said that the race for ranking is not more important than good education. But good ranking not only attracts students and good faculty from all over the world but also enhances the reputation of the country. She stated that IIT Kharagpur, being the oldest IIT of the country, should make efforts in this direction.

 

Institutions like IIT Kharagpur will have to make revolutionary efforts

The President said that Institutions like IIT Kharagpur will have to play an important role in making the 21st century - India's century through innovation and technology. They will have to make revolutionary efforts to develop technology and implement it.

 

Everyone should have right over technology

The President said that everyone should have right over technology. It should be used for the purpose of promoting social justice and equality and not to widen the gap in society. She stated that the digital payment system is the best example of technology simplifying the lives of common people.