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Become innovators, problem solvers: Union min at IIT-Plkd
Kochi: The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Palakkad conducted its 7th convocation ceremony on Saturday. The event was attended by minister for education
Dharmendra Pradhan
, who also presented medals to meritorious students for their scholastic excellence and awarded PhD degrees.
A total of 328 degrees were awarded across various disciplines, including 151 BTech, 71 MTech, 55 MSc, 13 MS, 8 Dual Degree and 30 PhD degrees. The convocation was especially significant as it was held after a decade since its inception by govt of India in 2015.
In his convocation address, Pradhan urged the graduating students to become problem-solvers, innovators and leaders who will shape India's future. He emphasized that while their formal education may have concluded, their true journey was just beginning.
"You are the new-age IITians and the country believes in you," he said, expressing confidence in the graduates' ability to lead India's transformation into a developed nation by 2047. "This institution is forward-looking and I am confident that IIT-Palakkad will earn national and global recognition in the years to come," he added.
Referring to a recent additional allocation of about Rs 2,600 crore for the institute's infrastructure and development, the minister said govt is committed to strengthening higher education and innovation ecosystems.
During the event, Ramesh Venkateswaran, chairman, board of governors, presided over the function. A Seshadri Sekhar, director, IIT-Palakkad, conferred degrees on graduating students.
