Use education for public good, Prez Murmu tells IIT-ISM grads
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Dhanbad: The 45th Convocation of the Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines), Dhanbad, turned into a landmark celebration on Friday with the President Droupadi Murmu, gracing the occasion during the institute's centenary year.
Addressing graduating students, the President lauded the legacy and evolution of IIT (ISM), originally established to train professionals in mining and geology, and now recognized as a premier centre for higher education and multidisciplinary research. She noted with appreciation that the institute has aligned its academic and research pursuits with the aspirations of society and the demands of a rapidly changing world.
"The future of our country is being shaped by institutions like IIT (ISM), which are fostering innovation, advancing research, and nurturing socially responsible professionals," the President said.
Murmu said students must use their education not just for personal advancement, but as a tool for public good helping to build a stronger, more inclusive, and greener India.
Highlighting global challenges such as climate change, digital disruption, and resource scarcity, the President called upon IIT (ISM) to lead in the development of sustainable and innovative solutions.
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She stressed the importance of an interdisciplinary approach in education and underscored the need to promote patent culture, research, and entrepreneurship to make India globally competitive.
Encouraging the students to embody empathy, excellence, and ethics in all their future endeavours, she said, "Innovation driven by compassion, not just intelligence, is what makes the world better."
Governor Santosh Kumar Gangwar, who also addressed the gathering, described IIT (ISM) as an institution of national importance that has set new benchmarks in research and innovation.
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