New Delhi ||25-10-2024 The President of India, Droupadi Murmu graced the 14th convocation of the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Raipur on 25 October, 2024.
Addressing the gathering the President said that the development of technology depends on science. She said “Nobel Prize winners of Physics and Chemistry for the year 2024, have been selected for their work related to Artificial Intelligence. Fom artificial neural networks to exploration of micro-RNA and prediction of protein structure, such tasks based on the use of Artificial Intelligence could be done only by rising above the traditional boundaries of science and technology”.
She also said that the interdisciplinary approach would encourage innovation in the field of engineering too.
The President said “The whole world is giving priority to the subject of Artificial Intelligence. India is a founding member of the Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence. AI will have a deep impact in social, political, economic, strategic and many other areas AI will open many new avenues for our young engineers”.
Focusing on the Local people President Murmu said “Developing low-cost solutions to local problems should be the priority of management, faculty and students of all higher education institutions. Their professional perspective should be global but local people should also benefit from their expertise. The ‘Think Global, Act Local’ policy is very relevant for the students and faculty of higher education institutions”.
The President advised students to decide their priorities and determine their life values. She asked them if they would work only for their personal development and success or would also worry about society and country. If they want to move ahead alone in the race for success or they would take along those who are left behind. If they would compromise moral values for material success.
She said that working for the welfare of others makes personal life meaningful and improves social life. The more they expand the scope of their contribution, the greater their personal growth will be.
Raman Deka, the Governor of Chhattisgarh, Vishnu Deo Sai, Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh, Tokhan Sahu, MoS, MoHUA and Dr N V Ramana Rao, Director of NIT, Raipur were also participated in the convocation ceremony and encouraged the students.
