Archive · 12 Aug 2026
Maharashtra Governor Warns Technology Without Ethics Can Be Destructive
A very important leader in India gave a speech to university students.
His name is Jishnu Dev Varma and he is the Governor of Maharashtra.
He told them that technology, like computers and robots, can help solve hard problems.
But he warned that using technology without kindness and honesty can hurt people.
He said science should be used to help people, not to destroy them.
He told students to learn about many different subjects and to always ask questions.
He also said universities should do research that helps people in real life.
He believes young people can help India become a strong, developed country by the year 2047.
He asked students to dream big, work hard, and stay humble.
Finally, he said education should be used not just for personal success but for the progress of society and the nation.
Maharashtra Governor Jishnu Dev Varma said technology used without ethics, values and compassion can be destructive.
He spoke at the 11th Vidyarambh ceremony at MIT Art, Design and Technology University in Loni Kalbhor, Pune.
He urged students to combine knowledge and skills with innovation, critical thinking and ethical values.
Varma said universities and young people have an important role in helping India become a developed nation by 2047.
He called on universities to focus on research with direct social impact and to strengthen links with industry, incubation centres and start-ups.
- Who
- Maharashtra Governor Jishnu Dev Varma, speaking to students at MIT Art, Design and Technology University.
- What
- Varma said technology without ethics can be destructive and urged students to combine skills with innovation and ethical values.
- When
- Wednesday
- Where
- MIT Art, Design and Technology University, Loni Kalbhor, Pune
- Why
- To stress that science and technology must serve humanity and that universities and young people can help India become a developed nation by 2047.
- Speaker
- Maharashtra Governor Jishnu Dev Varma
- Event
- 11th Vidyarambh ceremony
- Location
- MIT Art, Design and Technology University, Loni Kalbhor, Pune
- Core message
- Technology without ethics, values and compassion can be destructive
- Technologies cited
- Artificial intelligence, robotics, quantum computing, biotechnology, advanced manufacturing, digital technology
- Goal referenced
- India becoming a developed nation by 2047
- Notable attendees
- Dr Vishwanath D Karad, Prof Dr Mangesh Karad, J.D. Lakshmi Narayana, Usha Karad, Vice-Chancellor Prof. Rajesh S, Dr Sunita Karad