IIT-Delhi 51st Convocation Highlights: Focus on quality, never compromise: PM Modi’s advice to students
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday addressed the graduating students of IIT- Delhi on the occasion of its 51st convocation. The programme began at 11 am. He said that it was an important day for the development of science and technology in India as nearly 2000 students of IIT-Delhi are graduating.. “I have seen the students of IITs innovating new things.They provide major strength for the success of the Self-Reliant India Campaign. Covid-19 has taught the world one more thing.Globalization is important but at the same time Self-Reliance is equally important.” IIT-Delhi conducted the convocation in hybrid mode with a physical in-person ceremony with limited attendance. The convocation was webcast live from the institute’s Dogra Hall.
11:46 am IST
Never think what you know is enough: PM
“One should keep challenging oneself and continues to learn each day. it is also important to treat yourself as a student throughout the life. Never think that what you know is enough. Our Shashtra says that knowledge and truth is infinite like universe,” the PM told the graduating students of IIT Delhi
11:28 am IST
Be the original version of yourself: PM Modi
“You are students with exceptional ability. You have passed one of the toughest exams- JEE at the age of 17-18. Then you came to IIT. There are two things that will enhance your ability even more; one is flexibility and the other is humility. By flexibility I refer to the possibility of standing out and fitting in. At no point of your life, must you shed your identity. Never be the like version of someone or something. Be the original version. Champion whatever value you belive in and never hesitate from fitting into a team. Individual effort has its limits, the way ahead lies in team work. Team work brings completeness. The second is humility. You must be rightfully proud of your success and achievements. Very few people have done what you have.This should make you even more down to earth. It is important that one keeps challenging oneself and continue to learn each day. It is also important that you treat yourself as a student for life,” the PM said.
11:24 am IST
Focus on quality, never compromise: PM Modi mantras to students
PM Modi gave few mantras to the graduating students that will be helpful in their professional life:
Focus on quality; never compromise
Ensure scalability; make your innovations work at a mass scale.
Assure reliability; build long-term trust in the market
Bring in adaptability; be open to change and expect uncertainty as way of life
11:22 am IST
Provisions which came in way of work from home for the tech industry have been removed: PM
The PM said that such provisions which were a hindrance in the way of working from home or anywhere else for the tech industry have been removed. This will make the IT sector globally more competitive, he added.
11:20 am IST
Potential for innovation, new startups created in agricultural sector: PM
For the first time, so much potential has been created for innovation and new startups in the agricultural sector. For the first time, private investment avenues have opened up in the space sector. Two days ago, a major reform has also been done for Ease of doing business of BPO sector, the PM said.
11:17 am IST
India is committed to providing ease of doing business to its youth : PM
India is committed to providing ease of doing business to its youth. Our youth can change the lives of crores of citizens with their innovations. The country will give you ease of doing business, you have to focus on the ease of living of your countrymen, PM said.
11:15 am IST
Students of IITs are strengthening the AatmaNirbhar Bharat move: PM
Students of IITs in India are contributing in innovation. They are providing strength to AatmaNirbhar Bharat initiative. Covid-19 pandemic has taught us to be self- reliant, PM said.
11:08 am IST
Virtual and augmented reality taking place of working reality: PM Modi
“In Post- Covid era, virtual reality and augmented reality have taken place of working reality,” PM Modi said.
11:06 am IST
PM pays tribute to CV Raman on his birth anniversary
PM Modi paid tribute to CV Raman on his birth anniversary.
11:03 am IST
‘It is an important day for development of science and technology: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi began his address to graduating students of IIT Delhi. He said that it is an important day for the development of science and technology of India as nearly 2000 students of IIT-Delhi are graduating today.
10:58 am IST
IIT- Delhi 51st Convocation: Institute to award 10 gold medals to best performing students
IIT-Delhi will award President’s Gold Medal, Director’s Gold Medal, Dr Shankar Dayal Sharma (former President of India) Gold Medal, Perfect Ten Gold Medals and Institute Silver Medals to the graduating students at the Convocation.
10:55 am IST
PM Modi to begin his address shortly
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will begin his address to students shortly. IIT-Delhi 51st convocation is scheduled to commence at 11 am today.
