Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the 22nd convocation of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Guwahati on Tuesday via video conference. This year, 1,803 students, including 687 from BTech and 637 from MTech, will earn their degrees during the call. The Prime Minister is the main guest of the program, while the Minister of Education, Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank, and the Minister of State for Education, Sanjay Dhotre, are the guests of honor. Assam’s Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal is the special guest on the occasion. IIT Guwahati Director TG Sitharam will also address the meeting.
Watch the live stream of the 22nd convocation of IIT Guwahati here:
I request IIT-Guwahati to establish a center for disaster management and risk reduction: PM Modi
I am also requesting IIT Guwahati to establish a Center for disaster management and risk reduction. This center will also provide expertise in dealing with disasters in this area and will also turn disasters into opportunities: PM
Northeast region is the center of Act-East politics: PM Modi
“The Northeast region is the center of Act-East politics. This region is also a gateway to relations between India and Southeast Asia, ”said PM.
Foreign University Campus to Open in India: PM Modi
NEP talks about opening up the education sector. Its aim is to provide global exposure to open campuses of foreign universities in India and to establish research collaboration between India and global institutions. It will promote exchange programs, Prime Minister Modi said.
NEP will establish India as a global educational destination
“NEP will establish India as a global educational destination. The policy has paved the way for the introduction of artificial education and greater use of online learning, ”he said.
With NEP, students will learn about technology through technology: PM
“The new education policy introduces multidisciplinary education and provides flexibility to choose subjects, multiple entry and exit options. NEP will connect students with technology, which means that students will learn about technology through technology, ”added the prime minister.
The National Research Foundation will provide funding for research in science, humanities disciplines: PM Modi
“In this New Educational Policy many things have been included that were on the wish list of students like you. To enrich research in the country, NRF has been proposed. Funds will be provided for research in both the science and humanities disciplines, ”she said.
I commend you for your efforts and contributions to make India self-sufficient: PM Modi
“I can feel how difficult it has been for you to conduct academic sessions, to continue research work, in the time of COVID. But you still achieved this success. I congratulate them for their efforts and contribution to make the country self-sufficient, ”he said.
Interdisciplinary Programs Will Make Education Futuristic: PM
I have full faith that interdisciplinary programs will make education more futuristic, the prime minister said.
Your dreams will shape the reality of India: PM Modi
“I firmly believe that the future of a nation is what its young people think today, their dreams will shape the reality of India. This time it is to be prepared for the future, ”said PM.
Pandemic has changed the way the convocation is carried out: PM Modi
“The call is a special day for all students. But this year, it is a different experience for them in times of pandemic. The pandemic has changed the way the convocation is carried out. But it is still as special as before. I congratulate the students on their bright future, ”said the prime minister.
PM Modi begins his speech to the students
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is virtually addressing the 22nd convocation of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Guwahati, via video conferencing.
Assam CM Sarbananda Sonawal begins his speech
Assam Prime Minister Sarbananda Sonawal begins his virtual speech. “Today society is going through a very difficult time. This new coronavirus pandemic has tested humanity’s patience. However, during these difficult times, Prime Minister Modi has been leading us from the front. His leadership has instilled hope and confidence in the heart of every Indian. Assam has also been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. From the initial stage, we have worked very hard to contain the spread of COVID. IIT-Guwahati has played an important role in assisting the state government in the fight against this disease. I acknowledge and thank IIT-Guwahati for their contribution, ”he said.
Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal congratulates students
Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank begins his speech. She congratulates the students and wishes them a better future. “The key to success is a positive attitude and positive aptitude,” she said.
Sanjay Dhotre begins his speech
The Minister of State for Education, Sanjay Dhotre begins his speech. “It is a great pride to see an institute in the northeast of the country stand out for its excellence in the provision of quality education. The media has featured and appreciated various stories and investigative activities of IIT Guwahati, ”he said.
IIT Guwahati Director Professor TG Sitharam presents the institute’s annual report
Professor TG Sitharam, director of TG Sitharam, presents the institute’s annual report. “IIT-G is ranked as one of the top 7 universities in the country in 2020 and among the 470 in the world in the QS Ranking this year,” he said. We have obtained the seventh place in the categories of engineering and universities in general in the NIRF 2020 classification, which is above 2 ranks in the general category ”, he added.
The 22nd call of IIT Guwahati is declared open
The president of the Board of Governors, Dr. Rajiv I. Modi declares the opening of the call. This year the call is carried out virtually due to Covid-19. “You are now embarking on a new phase of life with more responsibility on your shoulder and additional responsibilities for your family,” he said.
IIT Guwahati 22nd convocation live broadcast begins
IIT Guwahati 22nd convocation live broadcast begins. The live video can be viewed on the IIT Guwahati Youtube channel or the official Facebook page.
Academic procession that will begin at 11 am
The 22nd convocation of IIT Guwahati will start in a few minutes. The program will begin with the academic procession followed by the institute hymn.
22nd call of IIT Guwahati: 1803 students to obtain B.Tech, M.Tech degrees
A total of 1,803 students, including 687 from B.Tech and 637 from M.Tech, will earn their degrees during the call.
The 22nd call for IIT Guwahati will start at 11am
The 22nd call for IIT Guwahati will start shortly. The call is scheduled to begin at 11 am.
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