J'khand Guv calls upon tech institutions to emerge powerful centres for innovation, research

Ranchi, Jul 15 (PTI) Jharkhand Governor Santosh Kumar Gangwar on Wednesday called upon technical institutions to emerge as powerful centres for innovation, research, startups and entrepreneurship, as the world is passing through a phase of rapid transformation in the fields of artificial intelligence, green energy and digital technology. Addressing the 72nd Foundation Day celebration of BIT, Mesra, Gangwar said the country's youth should become creators and global leaders of the new technologies. "The world is passing through a period of rapid transformation in the fields of artificial Intelligence (AI), robotics, quantum computing, semiconductors, cybersecurity, green energy and digital technology. In such a time, the role of technical institutions cannot remain confined merely to imparting knowledge. Instead, they must function as powerful centres for innovation, research, startups, entrepreneurship, and the development of solutions to societal challenges," the governor said. He said the country is progressing toward new heights in the field of science and technology through visionary initiatives such as 'Viksit Bharat-2047', 'Atmanirbhar Bharat', 'Startup India', 'Digital India', 'Make in India', and 'India AI Mission'. "The youth of India must not remain mere consumers of new technologies, but should become their creators and global leaders," he added. The governor said that Jharkhand is blessed with natural and mineral resources. There are extensive opportunities for research and innovation in sectors such as mining, steel, energy, agriculture, forestry, tourism, environmental conservation, and sustainable development, he added. He expressed the hope that BIT Mesra would utilise its scientific and technical capabilities to play a leading role in developing solutions tailored to the state’s local needs and in addressing the real challenges faced by society. PTI SAN SAN RG