Chhattisgarh News: Today, 26th October, will be written in golden letters for National Institute of Technology Bhilai. President Draupadi Murmu attended the third and fourth convocation ceremonies of the institute as the chief guest. He awarded gold medals to talented students of various engineering branches. Governor Ramen Deka and Chief Minister Vishnudev Sai were the special guests of the convocation ceremony.
President Draupadi Murmu also congratulated the parents, professors and colleagues of the students who received degrees and medals. He said that today is a day to remind that you are ready to enter the outside world as a responsible citizen and capable person. He said that the special efforts made by IIT Bhilai in the technical field for the progress of the tribal society are commendable. IIT Bhilai has focused specifically on Agritech, Healthtech and Think Tank. IIT Bhilai, in collaboration with AIIMS Raipur, has created mobile phone apps in the health care sector, through which village people can get medical help at home.
President Draupadi Murmu's address at the convocation ceremony
This institute has also provided solutions to the farmers by collaborating with Indira Gandhi Agricultural University, Raipur. Which provides them guidance and assistance to utilize their resources properly. It is commendable that 6 lakh farmers are using the mobile application named Crop Doctor. This institute is promoting socially relevant research. National security and defense related projects are also being run here. Along with this, research is also being done on minor forest produce like Mahua.
IIT Bhilai is moving forward with an inclusive thinking. Here, quality education is being provided to the youth of deprived and backward classes. This institute has also taken steps to increase the number and participation of girl students. IIT students have made a special identity in the field of science and technology at the global level. Leading global companies, IITians have achieved a high position in the 21st century world with technology and skills.
IIT students have chosen the path of self-employment and entrepreneurship and have created employment. IITians have contributed to the progress of the country and the world through pioneering research, scientific thinking, innovative and far-reaching vision. He has also promoted digital transformation and startup culture in India. We all know the important role of IIT eco system in giving the country a high position in the world through technological development.
All of you students have a big responsibility to carry forward this tradition. The students here will use state-of-the-art technology. In the field of use it is said no risk no gain. In other words, success in self-employment cannot be achieved with the mentality of not taking risks. Will continue to move forward with risk appetite. You all know about AI, Blockchain, Augmented Reality, Quantum Computing, Cyber Security and other technologies. He asked the youth to develop new technology and work towards improving the world. The Government of India has established 23 IITs across the country to provide technical higher education to the youth.
The highest quality education is being provided. IITs will create a strong eco system to face the future challenges in the country. This eco system will become the identity of developed India. The students of IIT Bhilai will bring glory to the country with new dreams, new thinking and latest technology. He said that I extend my best wishes for your journey of developing the country and further enhancing India's prestige at the global level. I wish that you all have a bright future and keep setting new records of development.
Governor Ramen Deka congratulated on this historic occasion of the third and fourth joint convocation of IIT Bhilai. He said that it is a matter of honor that the President registered his presence at this function today. The Governor said that the establishment of IIT Bhilai in Chhattisgarh in the year 2016 filled the long standing gap in the technical higher education sector of the state. Permanent campus of this institute Prime Minister Narendra Modi Dedicated to the nation on 20 February 2024.
IIT Bhilai has progressed in a short time – Governor
It is a matter of great pride that an institute of national importance with global thinking and vision is now flourishing in our state. In a very short span of time, this institute has made significant progress in making its place in the hearts and minds of the people of Chhattisgarh. The Governor said that Chhattisgarh is famous as the rice bowl of India. Our state is rich in natural resources and minerals as well as cultural heritage. The institute is working with various branches of government on issues of direct social and economic relevance to the people of the state.
Several MoUs have been signed between departments, agencies of the Government of Chhattisgarh and IIT Bhilai. Some of the projects relate to revitalization of rivers, capacity building of district administration and preserving the intangible heritage of the state. Congratulating all the students, teachers and employees of the institute, he said that they will achieve achievements for the state and the nation in future. Chief Minister Vishnudev Sai said that it is a matter of pride for all of us that the President is present at the third and fourth joint convocation of IIT Bhilai, the glorious educational institution of Chhattisgarh. Draupadi Murmu are present.
I feel proud of his presence on this stage. He congratulated all the students. Chief Minister Sai informed that the foundation stone of this institute was laid by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on June 14, 2018. He dedicated this state-of-the-art permanent campus of the institute to the nation on 20 February 2024. When Prime Minister Modi laid the foundation of a glorious institute like IIT Bhilai in Chhattisgarh, he also laid the foundation of the golden future of this state. The Chief Minister said that the present time is of technology. The country and state which has the strength of technology will develop faster. Today India is moving towards becoming the third largest economy in the world.
We are moving forward with the resolve to build a developed India and developed Chhattisgarh. The goals cannot be achieved without technology. We are fortunate that the state has excellent institutes like Triple IT, NIT along with IIT Bhilai. These institutions are creating an energetic young generation equipped with technology who is going to play an important role in the economic development of the country and the state. IIT Bhilai is working closely with the government to set up a state-of-the-art IT park in the state. This will be the first IT park of this state. This will open up opportunities for the youth in the fields of information technology as well as smart manufacturing, transportation, agritech and healthtech.
Similarly, IIT Bhilai is working with the government to establish a learning review center in Chhattisgarh. This center will create an AI based centralized command and control center for the schools of Chhattisgarh. This will provide information regarding the performance of schools, infrastructure and number of students etc. Apart from this, it will also help in taking accurate decisions regarding formulation of policies and distribution of resources. Chairman of the Board of Governors of IIT Bhilai, K. Venkataraman, Director Professor Rajeev Prakash, Divisional Commissioner S.N. Rathore, IG R.G. Garg, Collector Richa Prakash Chaudhary, SP Jitendra Shukla, local public representatives, professors and students of the institute were present.
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