Dream Big: Transforming India into a Global Tech Powerhouse
Vice President Radhakrishnan challenges students to transition India from tech consumer to creator; embrace innovation, research, and national growth.
In an inspiring convocation address at the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Kurukshetra, Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan stirred students by painting a vivid picture of India’s potential to evolve into a creator of global technologies. His call was clear: Embrace research and innovation as catalysts to power India’s shift from a technology consumer to a leader in advanced solutions.
The Path to Becoming a Vishwa Guru
Vice President Radhakrishnan emphasized that India is shedding its colonial past and blazing the path as a Vishwa Guru, thanks to the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. Deeply rooted in cultural and historical ethos, NEP is key to this transformation, preparing the nation to face modern challenges with confidence and purpose.
Technological Progress with Purpose
The Vice President urged students to ensure that their technological endeavors align with the broader goals of societal progress, stressing that “progress with purpose” is essential. He highlighted the importance of harnessing technology to empower rural communities, bridging urban-rural divides, and supporting the backbone of Indian industry—MSMEs.
Pacing with Global Technological Advances
India’s technological aspirations are set against a backdrop of rapid global developments. Radhakrishnan discussed advancements in artificial intelligence, renewable energy, space technology, biotechnology, cybersecurity, and semiconductors, which are reshaping industries and societal norms endlessly.
Innovating Responsibly and Locally
Encouraging innovation with a regional focus, Radhakrishnan inspired students to tackle India-specific challenges through emerging technologies. Areas of interest he noted include sustainable manufacturing, smart mobility, quantum technologies, healthcare, agricultural innovations, and green infrastructure. According to The Hans India, India’s journey from a tech consumer to a creator is well underway.
Bridging Aspirations with Action
Acknowledging the critical role of initiatives like Digital India, Startup India, and Make in India, the Vice President noted how these programs have cultivated a fertile entrepreneurial environment. Students were urged to transform innovative ideas into successful enterprises that foster job creation and contribute to national growth.
With dignitaries including Haryana Governor Ashim Kumar Ghosh and Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini present, the convocation echoed with the call to action for the newest generation of innovators. Their mission: to harness technology for a better, more prosperous India, assuming its rightful place as a beacon in the global tech arena.