National Technology Week Inaugural Address of Hon’ble Prime Minister of India “School To Startup”

On 11.05.2023 an MIC Driven Activity: National Technology Week Inaugural Address of Hon’ble Prime Minister of India “School to Startup” to Igniting young minds to Innovate was organized by the Entrepreneurship Development Cell of ECE department and IIC. The programme marked the commencement of the celebration of the 25th year of National Technology Day being held from the 11th to the 14th of May. The Prime Minister conveyed his greetings to every citizen on the occasion of National Technology Day. The Prime Minister Praised the theme of today’s event ‘School to Startups- igniting young minds to innovate’ and further added that India’s future will be decided by the youth and children of today. He said that the passion, energy, and capabilities of the children and youth today are India’s big strengths.

Referring to the rapid changes taking place in the world of technology, the Prime Minister expressed confidence that the youth of India will lead the country in matching this pace and also crossing it. He mentioned AI tools that have emerged as the new game changers, the limitless possibilities in the health sector, and new innovations taking place in drone technology, and the therapeutics sector and said that India must take a lead in such revolutionary technology. The session was organized by Dr. R. Prem Ananth, IIC Convener, IIC Innovation Ambassador for "Design thinking & Innovations", AP/ECE from 10.30 - 12.30 PM. A total of 46 students and one faculty member participated.