Om Birla asks students to develop new tech for India's growth

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Saturday said Indian youth must work towards developing new technologies to ensure the progress of the country.

Speaking at the 15th annual convocation of Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) deemed-to-be- university, Birla described technology as a major driving force behind change.

"Development of new technologies has become necessary for the progress and Indian youth with their education, skill and motivation can bring prosperity to the country," he said.

Noting that India enjoys considerable demographic dividend, he said, "Our young population is capable of taking the country to new heights."
The Lok Sabha Speaker said, "Technology has become the main driver of change in the modern world. Indian IT professionals are in key positions and making major contributions to the industry all over the world."