CM promises to make NIT-C partner in ‘Puthuyuga Keralam’ project
The institution’s technical expertise and research support will be crucial in restructuring the higher education sector in the State and forming new policies, says V.D. Satheesan
Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan announced that the National Institute of Technology-Calicut (NIT-C) will be a key partner in the State government’s initiative to create a 'Puthuyuga Keralam' (New Age Keralam), a knowledge-based and technologically self-reliant Kerala. Satheesan visited the NIT-C campus in Chathamangalam on September 1, 2026, to deliver a lecture honoring the institute's founder, M.V.
Kesava Rao, and to celebrate its 66th Foundation Day. The NIT-C’s technical expertise and research resources will be vital in reshaping the higher education sector in the State and developing new policies that align with the evolving global employment landscape. Satheesan emphasized that higher education must transform into a tool for social and economic development, as envisioned by India’s first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru.
The advancements in artificial intelligence, machine learning, quantum computing, and robotics are revolutionizing human life, with machine intelligence expected to surpass human capabilities in the near future. Satheesan highlighted that students often encounter outdated information shortly after completing their courses. To address this challenge, higher education institutions must continuously review and update their curricula based on the latest developments in the employment market.
NIT-C Director Prasad Krishna, along with M.K. Raghavan, MLA, and M.A. Razaq, MLA, were among the dignitaries present at the event.
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