Jagdeep Dhankhar States that IIT Students will Shape India's Destiny by 2047; Check Details Here

New Delhi: On a recent visit to an IIT Delhi, Vice President of India, Jagdeep Dhankhar emphasized the pivotal role IIT students will play in shaping India's destiny by 2047, which marks the centenary of India's independence. 

Jagdeep Dhankhar said while addressing "In IITs, people from the village come, people from humble backgrounds come, people who have made it with great difficulty. But a different impression is sold to the outside world. There are certain forces peddling false narratives to taint and tarnish the image of Bharat and its institutions."

"All students before me are the foot soldiers! You are warriors of Bharat at 2047! You will be shaping Bharat's destiny by the time you reach 2047. It is your responsibility to neutralize all anti-Bharat narratives and that is required to be done in a vigilant manner," he added. 

He further mentioned "IITs have played a pivotal role in India's Development story. IITs have been a crucible in which the minds that have transformed India and the world were forged. Leaders of major organizations in India and across the globe proudly wear the badge of IIT.”

“Knowledge and education are the most impactful transformational mechanisms to bring about much-needed societal change. Inequities and equality are best assured when there is quality education,” Dhankhar said.

"Union Cabinet approved over 6000 crore rupees for National Quantum Mission!! This mission is a Quantum Jump for India to accelerate Quantum Technology lead economic growth !!," he tweeted.

"In the world's most connected democracy, we have over 120 crore mobile connections. Our greatest strength is our demography, our youth demographic component. The world is envying it. It is taking our growth engine to exponential heights," he said in another tweet. 

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Addressing the students, the Vice President of India expressed, "Being here with all of you is a great honor. In a country with a population of 1.4 billion, you represent a gathering of brilliant minds who have earned their place through one of the world's most challenging examinations. This is truly a moment of joy for me. IIT undoubtedly transforms your life, and in return, you are destined to create a significant, positive, and meaningful impact on people and humanity. IIT alumni have achieved this commendably, and their contributions are acknowledged worldwide.

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