Parameshwara urges graduates to use knowledge and innovation for the benefit of society; 74,763 students receive degrees at VTU convocation
Deputy Chief Minister G. Parameshwara addressed the VTU convocation, urging 74,763 engineering graduates to leverage their knowledge, innovation, and emerging technologies like AI for societal and national development. He stressed the importance of continuous learning, hard work, and acknowledging contributions from teachers and parents. The Deputy CM also praised VTU's reforms in engineering education and research.
Why it matters
This speech highlights the government's vision for the role of technology and education in India's future, particularly in fostering innovation and addressing societal challenges through skilled graduates. It also reflects the growing emphasis on AI and other emerging technologies in the country's educational and economic strategy.
Deputy Chief Minister G. Parameshwara on Saturday (September 26) urged engineering graduates to use their knowledge, intelligence and innovation for the benefit of humanity, emphasising that technological advancement must contribute to the country’s development.
Speaking as the chief guest at the 26th annual convocation of Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU) at its Jnana Sangama campus in Belagavi, he said graduates would have greater responsibilities as they entered professional life.
“Among those graduating today may be the person who will build India’s next great Artificial Intelligence company, achieve breakthroughs in renewable energy, transform agriculture, or solve social problems. We must never underestimate anyone’s strength or capability,” he said.
Dr. Parameshwara said emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), quantum computing, biotechnology and satellite development were transforming industries and creating new opportunities. Engineers, he said, must continuously update their skills to remain relevant.
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