PM Modi at IIT Delhi: I Am Not Baba Bageshwar, Advises Graduates

Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the 57th Convocation Ceremony of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi as the Chief Guest on Saturday. During his address to the graduating students, the Prime Minister displayed a witty and humorous side that resonated with the young audience. He extended his heartfelt congratulations to the students who successfully completed their degrees from this prestigious institution. While interacting with the graduates, PM Modi made a light-hearted remark that drew laughter from the crowd. He said, "Something else must be going on in some corner of your minds. " This comment was made in the context of the students' transition from the structured life of the campus to the unpredictable world outside.

The Contrast Between Campus and the Outside World

Addressing the gathering, Prime Minister Modi emphasized that the world inside the campus and the world outside are Notably different. " He encouraged the students to look back at their journey and express gratitude to their teachers and support staff as they begin a new chapter in their lives, while the Prime Minister highlighted that the support system within the institute played a crucial role in shaping their personalities and academic success. He urged the graduates to cherish these relationships as they move forward in their professional journeys.

Honoring Academic Excellence and Gender Representation

During the 57th Convocation Ceremony, PM Modi presented the most prestigious awards of the institute to the meritorious students. These honors included the President Gold Medal, the Director Gold Medal, the Shankar Dayal Sharma Gold Medal, and the Perfect Ten Gold Medal. While congratulating the medal winners, the Prime Minister made a poignant observation regarding gender representation. He stated, "Many students have received medals for their success. I congratulate all of you from the bottom of my heart. However, it would have been even better if there were more girls among them, while sorry. Why only one or two? " He expressed his pride in all the students, comparing his feelings to the pride felt by their families on this momentous occasion.

Living the Moment and Future Aspirations

The Prime Minister acknowledged the various thoughts and anxieties that students might be experiencing as they prepare to face the world. He suggested that they should live this particular moment to the fullest, while pM Modi remarked, "Today, all of you and all the students are present in this program. But something else must be going on in some corner of your mind, while every student will have their own picture of tomorrow. Many students might be waiting for their first salary, someone might be preparing for a new beginning in a new city, many colleagues might be dreaming of their new startup, and someone might have set a goal for the next competitive exam. Everyone's path is different, everyone's dream is different. " He added that from orientation to convocation, students should feel satisfied with their journey while remaining excited for the new chapter ahead.

Gratitude Towards the IIT Delhi Community

PM Modi advised the graduates not to forget their teachers and campus life in their future endeavors. He said, "When you've more responsibilities in the future, these memories will take you back to the past. In these emotional moments, whenever life gives you a chance to look back, you will remember this campus life before every success. Those friends, teachers, mentors, and support staff who became your family and took the responsibility of shaping you, as well as this place which gradually became your home, you will thank them. Keep them safe like an asset, don't forget them. " This message underscored the importance of maintaining connections with the institution that provided them with a foundation for their careers.

Inauguration of Param Pragya Supercomputer

A significant highlight of the Prime Minister's visit was the inauguration of the AI-powered high-performance supercomputing facility named Param Pragya. This state-of-the-art facility has been established at the Sonipat campus of IIT Delhi. According to the Prime Minister's Office (PMO), the Param Pragya facility is expected to Importantly enhance the institute's capabilities in various fields, including Artificial Intelligence (AI), Data Science, advanced computing, and interdisciplinary research. This technological advancement is seen as a major step towards strengthening India's research infrastructure. On top of that, before attending the convocation, PM Modi met with Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha. The MP shared pictures of this meeting on social media, marking the significance of the day's events.