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India on Tech Brink: AI, Quantum Powering Future
10 Oct
Summary
- India is entering a significant technological transformation era.
- Advanced AI, quantum tech, and clean energy are key drivers.
- Skilled scientists and engineers are crucial for a developed India.
India is poised for a significant technological leap, fueled by advancements in artificial intelligence, quantum technologies, and clean energy, according to Atomic Energy Commission chairman Ajit Kumar Mohanty.
Addressing the 36th convocation of Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, Mohanty stressed that a developed India requires strong indigenous capabilities and a generation of skilled scientists and engineers.
He pointed to milestones in India's nuclear program, such as the Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor's criticality, as evidence of decades of developed scientific expertise.
Mohanty underscored the importance of interdisciplinary science and engineering to address societal needs like clean energy, healthcare, and environmental protection.
He encouraged the 2,984 graduates to embrace lifelong learning and collaboration to contribute to a more innovative, sustainable, and self-reliant India.
BIT Mesra Chancellor C K Birla and Vice Chancellor Professor Indranil Manna also urged graduates to use their knowledge responsibly for societal benefit amid rapid global changes.
