At IIT-Delhi, PM Modi asks students to measure career by nation's needs, not salaries: 'Basis of every decision'
Addressing the 57th convocation ceremony, PM Modi told the graduating class that an IIT degree was “a mandate to contribute to the nation.”
On Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed graduating students at IIT-Delhi, urging them to measure their careers based on the nation’s needs rather than salary or startup valuation. Modi, speaking at the 57th convocation ceremony, emphasized that an IIT degree is a mandate to contribute to the country. He framed the students’ future as a distinct test from their academic years, telling them that life’s most critical challenges are outside the syllabus.
Modi advised students to identify questions the world has stopped asking, urging them to keep learning and adapt to the rapidly changing global landscape driven by technology. He distinguished between generations, noting that while the independence fighters had a single national goal, today’s graduates would shape India’s development over the next three decades.
Modi appealed to the youth as the driving force behind India's economic rise, highlighting the startup ecosystem, semiconductor base, and young engineers launching rockets. He cautioned against the pressures of comparison, telling students to focus on personal growth rather than social media rankings. Education Minister Prahlad Joshi, attending his first major public event alongside Modi, expressed faith in the youth as architects of Viksit Bharat 2047, urging them to innovate with purpose and integrity.
Modi also inaugurated an AI-powered supercomputing facility, Param Pragya, at IIT Delhi’s Sonipat campus, highlighting ongoing support for research through various government initiatives. The ceremony saw over 3,000 degrees awarded, including 587 PhD scholarships.
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