‘Next generation workforce set to make country a global destination for investment’
Larsen and Toubro executive R. Shankar Raman addressed graduates at SASTRA Deemed University, emphasizing the importance of continuous learning in emerging technologies. He highlighted that India's demographic dividend makes it a prime destination for global investment across strategic sectors like defense and semiconductors.
Why it matters
It underscores the growing synergy between Indian academia and industry to prepare a workforce for high-tech global investment.
The country’s growth story was filled with opportunities as the next generation workforce talent made it a global destination for investment, according to R. Shankar Raman, President and Wholetime Director – Finance, Larsen and Toubro.
Delivering the 40 th Convocation Day address at SASTRA Deemed University, Thirumalaisamudhram near Thanjavur on Saturday, Mr. Shankar Raman said healthcare, education, public transport and utilities, semiconductor, water, defence and energy and environment were the strategic areas of investment that shall leverage the bountiful demographic dividend.
He added that there must be a coordinated effort between industry and academia to provide a balance between grounded knowledge in traditional disciplines and continuous learning in emerging technologies.
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