PM Modi: IITs as 'India's Instrument for Transformation'

     Written by : SMTV24x7 | Sat, Aug 11, 2018, 01:04 PM

PM Modi: IITs as Indias Instrument for Transformation

Mumbai, Aug 11: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been addressing at the 56th convocation of the Indian Institute of Technology-Bombay (IIT-B) here on Saturday.

Modi arrived at the airport here this morning and was accorded a warm welcome by Maharashtra Governor C.V. Rao, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Mayor Vishwanath Mahadeshwar, state BJP chief Raosaheb Patil-Danve, Mumbai BJP chief Ashish Shelar and other officials.

Speaking at the 56th annual convocation of the Indian Institute of Technology - Bombay (IIT-B) on Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the IITs have helped India emerge as a global brand.

Describing IITs as 'India's Instrument for Transformation', PM Modi said innovation and new technology will decide the future direction of development in which prestigious institutions such as IITs will play important role. He announced that the Government has decided to grant Rs 1000 crore grant to the IITs.

"Innovation is the buzz-word of 21st century. Any society that does not innovate will stagnate. That India is emerging as a hub for start-ups shows the thirst for innovation. We must make India the most attractive destination for innovation and enterprise," PM Modi said.

As part of the ongoing IIT-B's Diamond Jubilee celebrations, the Prime Minister will also inaugurate the new building of the Department of Energy Science and Engineering and the Centre for Environmental Science and Engineering.

Union Minister for Human Resource Development Prakash Javadekar will also be present at the event.