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Delhi, Nov 4: Describing the alumni of the IIT as "the bedrock of
India’s engineering capabilities, its IT industry and start-up culture",
President Ram Nath Kovind on Saturday said that they have been brand
ambassadors of India’s intellectual and technological strength across the
globe.
Addressing the 48th convocation of Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi as Chief Guest, the President said,'the IIT system in general – and IIT Delhi specifically – has been the gold standard of technical education in our country. IIT alumni have been the bedrock of India’s engineering capabilities, its IT industry and our start-up culture. They have been brand ambassadors of India’s intellectual and technological strength across the globe, from Singapore to Silicon Valley.'
The President said that Institutions such as IIT Delhi are not just centres of education but hubs of communities.
'A central component of the IIT Delhi community is its alumni body. I congratulate the four alumni of IIT Delhi who are being honoured today for their achievements in different walks of life. Like their classmates, they have contributed to the nation and to the world in various areas – in academics and research; in business and the corporate sector; and in government and public service. Each of them is a subject of pride for not only IIT Delhi but for all of us,'the President said.
.The President said that apart from the technological and economic impact of the IITs, there was also the social role of IITs and the place they have in the Indian imagination.
'For many young Indians, studying at an IIT remains the ultimate dream. I am happy to note that in the audience we have over 50 students from Navodaya Schools across the country, chosen on the basis of their academic record and merit. They will interact with the graduating class, meet the faculty and visit laboratories. I am confident some of them will return in the coming years as IIT freshers,'the President said.
He was also glad to learn that in the run-up to the convocation, the IIT Delhi community organised four blood donation camps.
'All of us must strive to give back to society in our own little way – and to donate blood is the simplest and easiest way. I would urge the IIT Delhi authorities and community to adopt and partner a school for underprivileged children and see how they can contribute to its development and to the capacity building of its pupils,'he said.
The President noted that IIT Delhi now has more post-graduate students than at the undergraduate level.
'I understand that IIT Delhi now has more post-graduate students than at the undergraduate level. This is a healthy sign. We are moving towards research-based learning and churning out products and technologies for nation building. I am happy to note that researchers at IIT Delhi have invented and developed products that have contributed to the well-being of fellow citizens,'he said.
The President said that the obligation was on the IIT Delhi authorities to involve and invite alumni, many of whom are well placed in other universities or in industry, to come back and teach here – even if for short periods or for specific courses.
'All great universities of the world have a deep and thriving engagement between old students and the institution. They invite alumni to contribute, not merely in terms of financial assistance but more in terms of knowledge sharing and time. In the case of the IIT Delhi alumni group, this can be done in several ways.
Many of those who studied here in the past were fortunate to have their world-class education heavily subsidised by the tax payer. There is a moral obligation to pay back, and to help those less privileged – in whichever manner the individual prefers. It would be best of course if this process of paying back enriches education and scholarship at the grassroots of our society,' he said. UNI
Addressing the 48th convocation of Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi as Chief Guest, the President said,'the IIT system in general – and IIT Delhi specifically – has been the gold standard of technical education in our country. IIT alumni have been the bedrock of India’s engineering capabilities, its IT industry and our start-up culture. They have been brand ambassadors of India’s intellectual and technological strength across the globe, from Singapore to Silicon Valley.'
The President said that Institutions such as IIT Delhi are not just centres of education but hubs of communities.
'A central component of the IIT Delhi community is its alumni body. I congratulate the four alumni of IIT Delhi who are being honoured today for their achievements in different walks of life. Like their classmates, they have contributed to the nation and to the world in various areas – in academics and research; in business and the corporate sector; and in government and public service. Each of them is a subject of pride for not only IIT Delhi but for all of us,'the President said.
.The President said that apart from the technological and economic impact of the IITs, there was also the social role of IITs and the place they have in the Indian imagination.
'For many young Indians, studying at an IIT remains the ultimate dream. I am happy to note that in the audience we have over 50 students from Navodaya Schools across the country, chosen on the basis of their academic record and merit. They will interact with the graduating class, meet the faculty and visit laboratories. I am confident some of them will return in the coming years as IIT freshers,'the President said.
He was also glad to learn that in the run-up to the convocation, the IIT Delhi community organised four blood donation camps.
'All of us must strive to give back to society in our own little way – and to donate blood is the simplest and easiest way. I would urge the IIT Delhi authorities and community to adopt and partner a school for underprivileged children and see how they can contribute to its development and to the capacity building of its pupils,'he said.
The President noted that IIT Delhi now has more post-graduate students than at the undergraduate level.
'I understand that IIT Delhi now has more post-graduate students than at the undergraduate level. This is a healthy sign. We are moving towards research-based learning and churning out products and technologies for nation building. I am happy to note that researchers at IIT Delhi have invented and developed products that have contributed to the well-being of fellow citizens,'he said.
The President said that the obligation was on the IIT Delhi authorities to involve and invite alumni, many of whom are well placed in other universities or in industry, to come back and teach here – even if for short periods or for specific courses.
'All great universities of the world have a deep and thriving engagement between old students and the institution. They invite alumni to contribute, not merely in terms of financial assistance but more in terms of knowledge sharing and time. In the case of the IIT Delhi alumni group, this can be done in several ways.
Many of those who studied here in the past were fortunate to have their world-class education heavily subsidised by the tax payer. There is a moral obligation to pay back, and to help those less privileged – in whichever manner the individual prefers. It would be best of course if this process of paying back enriches education and scholarship at the grassroots of our society,' he said. UNI
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