IIT Guwahati: PM Urges to set up Centre for Disaster Management

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed IIT Guwahati digitally on September 22 regarding the NEP and its blend with technology pointing towards the need for starting a centre for disaster management.

The Prime Minister during his conference spoke about the New Education Policy which includes greater importance of technology in education. For the convocation, he gave a speech through a video conference and stated that youth is an integral part of a nation’s development.

He positively said “Your dreams are going to shape the reality of India.” He praised the efforts in conducting the online classes and carrying the research work smoothly.

NEP has broken the shackles of the rote learning education system and given the flexibility and freedom to students to explore new opportunities. It promises to provide field exposure that will boost a child’s skill.

He added that NEP is a tool to connect technology with education: students will also read about technology, and will also read through technology. 

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He also mentioned the importance of research and research culture. To promote the same, he also proposed to build a National Research Foundation and necessary fundings will be done to set up the centre.

Education is gradually becoming a new medium of engagement with our neighbours. IIT Guwahati can become a pivotal centre for the same.

To enhance the development in Northeast, infrastructure in railways, airways, roadways and waterways is being developed.

- PM @narendramodi ji. pic.twitter.com/FC6Qpk0STz

— Dr. Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank (@DrRPNishank) September 22, 2020

One of the objectives of NEP is also to prepare students for global universities so that they can get exposure at a broader level. In his words “The aim is to open the campuses of foreign universities in the country and get global exposure to our students right here,”

Earlier, President Ram Nath Kovind also shared his take on NEP and focussed on its role in achieving twin objectives of inclusion and excellence. Read Here 

Modi Praised IIT Guwahati

Modi praised the growth of IIT Guwahati and requested the Institute to help the people in the various areas of the state and work for their betterment. 

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 “I will also request IIT Guwahati to establish a center for disaster management and risk reduction,” said the PM. He further added, “This centre will also provide expertise in dealing with the disasters of this area, and will also turn disasters into opportunities.”

The convocation ceremony for IIT Guwahati graduates was carried online. Around 1,803 students were awarded degrees out of which 687 graduates belonged to BTech and 637 belonged to MTech students.

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IIT Guwahati ranks among the top IITs with an overall rank of 7 in NIRF 2020 and 470 in QS Global World Rankings 2021. It offers courses in Engineering and Technology.