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India Eyes Major Tech Transformation Driven by Emerging Technologies
Ajit Kumar Mohanty said India is entering a period of big changes in technology.
He named artificial intelligence, quantum technology, clean energy and other fields as important areas.
He said India needs its own strong technology skills and well-trained scientists, engineers and entrepreneurs.
He also said research and teamwork across different fields can help solve problems.
A milestone at a nuclear reactor in Kalpakkam showed what Indian scientists and engineers have achieved.
At BIT Mesra’s graduation ceremony, leaders encouraged students to keep learning and adapt to change.
They said graduates can use their knowledge to help society and the country.
A total of 2,984 students received degrees or diplomas at the convocation.
Atomic Energy Commission chairman Ajit Kumar Mohanty said India is entering a major technological transformation.
He cited artificial intelligence, quantum technologies, semiconductors, space science, clean energy and advanced manufacturing as areas creating new possibilities.
Mohanty said a developed India will need domestic capabilities, skilled professionals, sustained research and collaboration across disciplines.
He pointed to the first criticality of the 500 MWe Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor at Kalpakkam as evidence of indigenous scientific and engineering expertise.
At BIT Mesra’s 36th convocation, speakers urged graduates to keep learning and use their skills to contribute to society and national development.
- Who
- Atomic Energy Commission chairman Ajit Kumar Mohanty, BIT Mesra Chancellor C K Birla and Vice Chancellor Professor Indranil Manna addressed graduates.
- What
- Mohanty described India as entering a major technological transformation and called for stronger domestic capabilities, research and interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Where
- Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra; the article also mentions the reactor milestone at Kalpakkam.
- When
- Saturday, at BIT Mesra’s 36th convocation; the article does not specify the date.
- Why
- Mohanty said emerging technologies could create new opportunities for national development and a developed India.
Key facts
- Event
- BIT Mesra’s 36th convocation
- Graduates
- 2,984 students received degrees and diplomas across the institute’s campuses.
- Doctoral graduates
- 113 PhD scholars
- Other graduates
- 691 postgraduate, 2,004 undergraduate and 176 diploma students
- Nuclear milestone
- First criticality of the 500 MWe Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor at Kalpakkam
- Technologies cited
- Artificial intelligence, quantum technologies, semiconductors, space science, clean energy and advanced manufacturing
Quotes
Ajit Kumar Mohanty
Atomic Energy Commission chairman and secretary of the Department of Atomic Energy
“India is entering an important period of technological transformation, with advances in AI, quantum technologies, semiconductors, space science, clean energy and advanced manufacturing creating new possibilities”
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C K Birla
Chancellor of Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra
“As you begin the next phase of your lives, remember that a degree carries with it a responsibility to use your knowledge and opportunities to create value for society. The world you are entering is changing rapidly, with artificial intelligence, advanced manufacturing, clean energy, digital transformation and space innovation reshaping the way we live and work.”
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