Super 30 founder Anand Kumar today exhorted the youth to be abreast with the changing technological needs, saying the future belongs to those armed with technology and research capabilities.
"The young generation needs to understand the pulse of the country and keep pace with the changing technological needs as tomorrow will be of those armed with technology and research capabilities," Kumar said at an event organised by United Group of Institutions in Noida.
He rued that despite achieving good growth rate, India's track record was not very impressive in research and innovation.
"Among the top researches in the last 100 years, maximum have happened in the last 20 years and it could further gather momentum in the next 20 years. That is what the youth of the country have to prepare for to stay relevant," the mathematician said.
Stressing the need to focus on research and development, he said the NDA government's 'Start-up India' initiative is a positive move to build confidence and atmosphere for this purpose. But more will be required, especially from technical institutions and the corporate sector to keep pace with the fast changing world, he said.
