IIT Kharagpur: Pioneering Tomorrow's Leaders at India's Technological Forefront
T V Narendran, Chairman of IIT Kharagpur, highlighted the institute's vital role in shaping future leaders during its 70th convocation. He emphasized its foundational importance to India's tech excellence and its preparedness for upcoming global challenges. The institute, known for groundbreaking technologies, conferred over 3,456 degrees to the class of 2024.

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T V Narendran, Chairman of the Board of Governors at IIT Kharagpur, underscored the institution's pivotal role in cultivating future leaders during its 70th convocation. He acknowledged the pivotal position IIT Kharagpur occupies in driving India's technological and academic excellence.
In a significant moment, Narendran spoke about India's emergence as a manufacturing hub and highlighted the institution's critical responsibility in shaping young leaders, innovators, and change-makers. He reiterated that the upcoming decade would witness India's ascendancy as the fourth-largest global economy, calling for IIT Kharagpur to remain integral to this growth.
The event celebrated not only the academic achievements of the graduates but also IIT Kharagpur's core values of resilience and innovation. Narendran praised several technological advancements made by the institute and emphasized ongoing national and international projects. Notably, 3,456 degrees were awarded, alongside numerous accolades for excellence in science, academia, and societal contributions.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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