In Brief
- PM Modi addressed IIT Delhi's 57th convocation urging graduates to align careers with national needs.
- He said an IIT degree mandates contributing to the nation's progress.
- The Prime Minister IIT degree was “a mandate to contribute to the nation.”
- This message emphasizes service over salary in defining career success.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the graduating class at the 57th convocation ceremony of the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi. He urged the new graduates to measure their careers by the needs of the nation, not by the salaries they might earn. Modi emphasized that possessing an IIT degree carries the responsibility to contribute actively to the progress and development of India.
The Prime Minister called on the graduates to make the nation's needs the foundation of every professional decision they make. He highlighted the role of IIT alumni in shaping India's future and encouraged them to prioritize service and national development in their career pathways.
This appeal underlines the government's focus on nurturing talent that dedicates skills and innovation to solving the country's challenges and supporting its growth trajectory. The IIT Delhi convocation thus served as a platform to reiterate the vision of using higher education as a tool for nation building.
