Governor urges IIIT Kottayam students to use technology responsibly
Degrees were awarded to 386 BTech students, 84 MTech graduates, eight PhD scholars, and 55 merit certificates were issued.
Keralam Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar implored students at IIIT Kottayam to master technology instead of being its slaves, emphasizing the importance of responsible usage as advanced technologies, like Artificial Intelligence, garner more attention. Speaking at the institute's eighth convocation at Valavoor on October 3, 2026, Arlekar stressed that technology should serve human progress and not control its users.
He cautioned against a scenario where technology becomes its master. Concerned about the impact of emerging technologies on the younger generation, Arlekar urged students to tackle these issues by mastering technology. He also highlighted the need to maintain educational quality as the institute's student population grew from 33 to over 450.
Arlekar introduced the concept of 'Youth Social Responsibility' (YSR), suggesting that the youth should contribute to society by providing education and knowledge. The institute's graduates included 386 BTech students, 41 with a honors programme, 84 MTech students, and eight PhD scholars. Certificates of merit were awarded to 55 students for academic excellence.
The institute has been recognized for its innovation in the Ayurveda sector and is collaborating with AIIMS New Delhi and ISRO on various projects, including an AI-based eye disease detection model and a Digital Twin technology for monitoring astronauts' health.
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