Archive · 10 Jan 2026
Governor Lauds BITSians' Role in India's Tech Growth
The Governor of Telangana, Jishnu Dev Varma, started a big meeting of BITS Pilani alumni called BGM26.
He said that BITS Pilani is very important for making India a leader in technology.
Many important people were there, like Dana Kishore and Prof. V. Ramgopal Rao.
They talked about how BITS Pilani helps in education and innovation.
There were also sessions about startups and new technologies.
The day ended with a fun cultural program featuring a traditional Qawwali performance.
Governor of Telangana, Jishnu Dev Varma, inaugurated the sixth edition of the BITSAA Global Meet (BGM26) at BITS Pilani Hyderabad campus.
Key attendees included Dana Kishore, Anita Sakuru, Prof. V. Ramgopal Rao, Kanwal Rekhi, and Mayur Patnala.
The Governor highlighted BITS Pilani's role in establishing India as a global technology hub and emphasized the importance of human values in guiding technology.
Sessions focused on the startup ecosystem, technology, and education, including the 'Pilani Sharks' initiative and workshops on 'Agentic AI' and 'Digital Wellness'.
The day concluded with a cultural program featuring a traditional Qawwali performance.
- Who
- Governor of Telangana, Jishnu Dev Varma, and key figures from BITS Pilani
- What
- Inauguration of the BITSAA Global Meet (BGM26)
- When
- Friday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- BITS Pilani Hyderabad campus
- Why
- To highlight the role of BITSians in India's tech-driven growth and foster alumni collaboration
- Event
- BITSAA Global Meet (BGM26)
- Location
- BITS Pilani Hyderabad campus
- Inaugurator
- Governor of Telangana, Jishnu Dev Varma
- Key Attendees
- Dana Kishore, Anita Sakuru, Prof. V. Ramgopal Rao, Kanwal Rekhi, Mayur Patnala
- Focus Areas
- Startup ecosystem, technology, education, innovation
- Notable Initiatives
- Pilani Sharks, Agentic AI, Digital Wellness
- Cultural Event
- Traditional Qawwali performance
Sources
Governor underscores role of BITSians in India’s tech-driven growth
Hyderabad Hosts BITS Alumni Meet; Governor Lauds Tech Contributions
