Archive · 26 Aug 2026
PSG College Urges Students to Help Build Developed India
PSG College of Technology celebrated its foundation day in Coimbatore.
The celebration also marked 75 years of the college’s technical education.
Kris Gopalakrishnan, a founder of Infosys, spoke to the students.
He said India could become a major place for research and advanced technology work.
He told students to use education, research, innovation and business support to prepare for the future.
He also asked them to work honestly and help India create more products.
College leaders called for more research between different subjects and stronger links with industry.
Five successful former students received awards for their work.
PSG College of Technology marked its foundation day and 75 years of technical education in Coimbatore.
Infosys co-founder Kris Gopalakrishnan said India is on track to become a global destination for research and development services and advanced technology solutions.
Gopalakrishnan identified education, research, innovation and incubation as pillars of a future-ready institution.
Students were urged to pursue ethical careers and help India become a product-driven, developed economy.
Five alumni received Distinguished Alumni Awards 2026 for professional achievements in technology, business and public service.
- Who
- PSG College of Technology, its leaders, students, faculty members, alumni and chief guest Kris Gopalakrishnan.
- What
- The college celebrated its foundation day and 75 years of technical education while urging students to support India’s development into a product-driven economy.
- When
- During the college’s platinum jubilee year; five alumni received Distinguished Alumni Awards 2026.
- Where
- PSG College of Technology in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu.
- Why
- To celebrate the institution’s history and achievements and encourage students, faculty and alumni to advance education, research, innovation and industry collaboration.
- Institution
- PSG College of Technology
- Milestone
- 75 years of excellence in technical education
- Location
- Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
- Chief guest
- Kris Gopalakrishnan, Infosys co-founder and chairman of Axilor Ventures
- Four institutional pillars
- Education, research, innovation and incubation
- Alumni awards
- Five Distinguished Alumni Awards 2026 were presented
- Award recipients
- Surya Prakash Kolluri, Savithri Seetharaman, Girish Ramachandran, Babu Krishnasamy and A. Sivagnanam