Tech can be a force multiplier for several govt programmes: Prez to IIT-K students

President Ram Nath Kovind today said technology can be used to maximise the reach of several government initiatives as he urged students passing out from the Indian Institute of Technology-Kanpur to contribute to such national missions.

The President was in his home city of Kanpur to address the 51st convocation of the IIT-K, where he gave away degrees to over 1,500 students.

In his convocation speech, the President told the passing out students that their graduation is marked by excitement and opportunities in the country.

"Today's India offers unprecedented hope and avenues... .Our fast-growing economy offers you huge scope. With your talent, your education and your IIT degree, each of you can be a gamechanger for India," he said.

He said the government has undertaken many initiatives to improve the quality of life of citizens.

Among others, he said, these programmes include the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation or AMRUT, the Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojna, Digital India, Make in India, Start-up India, and the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan.

"Technology can be a force multiplier for all these programmes. As you build your careers, please attempt to contribute to such national missions," he told the students.

He also asked them to make contribution towards upgrading and re-imagining
The President also gave four success mantras to the students. "I want to give you four mantras for success. They are: get inspired, think big, maintain discipline and be humble and sensitive."