Embrace emerging technologies, students told at NIT-A.P. convocation
At the eighth convocation of NIT Andhra Pradesh, industry leaders urged graduates to pursue innovation in sectors like manufacturing, space, and semiconductors to support India's development goals. The institute also highlighted its ongoing infrastructure expansion and recent improvements in national academic rankings.
Why it matters
Aligning higher education outcomes with national industrial goals is a key strategy for India's economic growth and technological self-reliance.
iLabs Group Chairman Chintalapati Srinivasa Raju on Tuesday urged students to focus on opportunities in the manufacturing sector and pursue innovative research to help realise the vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047.
Delivering the convocation address at the eighth convocation of the National Institute of Technology Andhra Pradesh (NIT-A.P.) at Tadepalligudem in West Godavari district, Mr. Srinivasa Raju said new technologies were emerging rapidly and students should equip themselves with the skills required to master them.
A total of 644 B.Tech and 53 Ph.D. degrees were awarded at the convocation.
IIT Tirupati Director K. N. Satyanarayana, who was the Guest of Honour, said the degrees reflected the students’ hard work, perseverance and discipline.
“India is moving towards global leadership in manufacturing, space, renewable energy, semiconductors and innovation, and young minds have a vital role to play in this journey,” Prof. Satyanarayana said.
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