IITians have made their special identity at the global level – President Smt. Draupadi Murmu…

Today, 26th October, will be written in golden letters for National Institute of Technology Bhilai. The President of the country, Mrs. Draupadi Murmu, participated as the chief guest in the third and fourth convocation of this institute and presented gold medals with her own hands to the talented students of various engineering branches of the institute.

On this occasion, Governor Shri Ramen Deka and Chief Minister Vishnudev Sai attended the convocation ceremony as special guests.

President Smt. Draupadi Murmu also congratulated all the students, their parents, professors and colleagues who received degrees and medals. He said that today is a day for you to remind yourself that you are ready to enter the outside world as a responsible citizen and capable person.

He said that the special efforts made by IIT Bhilai in the technical field for the progress of tribal society are commendable. IIT Bhilai has focused exclusively on Agritech, Healthtech and Think Tank. In the health care sector, IIT Bhilai has collaborated with AIIMS Raipur to create mobile phone apps, through which village people can get medical help from the comfort of their homes.

This institute has also collaborated with Indira Gandhi Agricultural University, Raipur to create solutions for farmers. Which provides them guidance and assistance to utilize their resources properly. It is commendable that 6 lakh farmers are using the mobile application named Crop Doctor. This institute is promoting socially relevant research.

National security and defense related projects are also being run here. Along with this, research is also being done on minor forest produce like Mahua. IIT Bhilai is moving forward with an inclusive mindset and is providing quality education to the youth from deprived and backward classes. The institute has also taken steps to increase the number and participation of girl students.

IIT students have made their mark in the field of science and technology at the global level. Leading global companies, our IITians have achieved a high position in the 21st century world with their technology and skills. IIT students have chosen the path of self-employment and entrepreneurship and have created employment.

IITians have contributed to the progress of the country and the world through their pioneering research, scientific thinking, innovative and far-reaching approach. He has also promoted digital transformation and startup culture in India. We all know the important role of IIT eco system in giving the country a higher position in the world through technological development.

All of you students have a big responsibility to carry forward this tradition. The students here will use state-of-the-art technology. In the field of use it is said no risk no gain. In other words, success in self-employment cannot be achieved with the mentality of not taking risks. Will continue to move forward with risk appetite.

You all know about AI, Blockchain, Augmented Reality, Quantum Computing, Cyber ​​Security and other technologies. He asked the youth to develop new technology and work towards improving the world. The Government of India has established 23 IITs across the country to provide technical higher education to the youth from all regions of the country.

The best quality education is being provided. IITs will create a strong eco system to face future challenges in the country. This eco system will become the identity of developed India. IIT Bhilai With new dreams, new thinking, latest technology, this institute and its students will bring glory to the country.

He said that I extend my best wishes for your journey of developing the country and further enhancing India’s prestige at the global level. I wish you all a bright future and keep setting new records of development.

Governor Shri Ramen Deka said that he heartily congratulated everyone on this historic occasion of the third and fourth joint convocation of IIT Bhilai. It is an honor for all of us in Chhattisgarh that our Honorable President has honored us with his presence at this function today.

Governor Shri Deka said that the establishment of IIT Bhilai in Chhattisgarh in the year 2016 filled the long standing gap in the field of technical higher education in the state. The permanent campus of this institute was dedicated to the nation by our Honorable Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 20 February 2024.

It is a matter of great pride for us that this institute of national importance with global thinking and vision is now flourishing in our state. In a very short span of time, this institute has made significant progress in making its place in the hearts and minds of the people of Chhattisgarh.

The Governor said that Chhattisgarh is famous as the rice bowl of India. Our state is rich in natural resources and minerals as well as cultural heritage. This institute is working with various branches of our government on issues of direct social and economic relevance to the people of our state. Several MoUs have been signed between Chhattisgarh Government departments, agencies and IIT Bhilai.

Some of the projects relate to revitalization of rivers, capacity building of district administration and preserving the intangible heritage of the state. Congratulating all the students, teachers and employees of the institute, he said that in future this institute will achieve achievements for our state and nation.

Chief Minister Vishnudev Sai said that it is a matter of pride for all of us that the President of the country, Mrs. Draupadi Murmu is present in the third and fourth joint convocation of IIT Bhilai, the glorious educational institute of Chhattisgarh. I feel proud of his presence on this platform.

He congratulated all the students. Chief Minister Sai informed that the foundation stone of this institute was laid by our illustrious Prime Minister Narendra Modi on June 14, 2018. He dedicated this state-of-the-art permanent campus of the institute to the nation on 20 February 2024. In Chhattisgarh, when the successful Prime Minister Modi laid the foundation of a glorious institute like IIT Bhilai, he also laid the foundation of the golden future of this state.

The Chief Minister said that this is the time of technology. The country and state which has the strength of technology will develop faster. Today India is moving towards becoming the third largest economy in the world. We are moving forward with the resolve to build a developed India and developed Chhattisgarh.

These goals cannot be achieved without harnessing technology. It is our good fortune that the state has excellent institutes like Triple IT, NIT along with IIT Bhilai. These institutions are creating an energetic young generation equipped with technology who is going to play an important role in the economic development of the country and the state.

IIT Bhilai is working closely with our government to establish a state-of-the-art IT Park in our state. This will be the first IT park in this state. This will open up opportunities for the youth in the fields of information technology as well as smart manufacturing, transportation, agritech and healthtech.

Similarly, IIT Bhilai is working with our government to establish a learning review center in Chhattisgarh. This center will create an AI based centralized command and control center for the schools of Chhattisgarh. This will provide us with information regarding the performance of schools, infrastructure and number of students etc. This will help in taking accurate decisions regarding formulation of policies and distribution of resources.

Chairman of the Board of Governors of IIT Bhilai, K. Venkataraman, Director Professor Rajeev Prakash, Divisional Commissioner S.N. Rathore, IG R.G. Garg, Collector Ms. Richa Prakash Chaudhary, SP Jitendra Shukla, local public representatives and professors and students of the institute were present.

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