Artificial Intelligence, machine learning, 3D printing, and cloud computing have brought about a vast change in thinking and working style in the current era of science and technology, President Droupadi Murmu said on Tuesday while addressing the convocation ceremony of Ravenshaw University at Odisha’s Cuttack city.
Speaking on the occasion, the President said that Ravenshaw educational institution was an active centre of the freedom struggle and associated with the movement for the formation of the state of Odisha.
This institution has been continuously making invaluable contributions to the development of education and women’s empowerment. Many of its former students have increased the prestige of India as freedom fighters, educationists, litterateurs, philosophers, political leaders, social reformers, scientists, and artists, she noted.
Stating that Ravenshaw University is making remarkable strides in research, innovation, and inclusivity, she said the institution has extended its expertise to numerous industry partners through consultancy services and technology transfers.
She also noted that the University is focusing on increasing the enrollment of students from tribal areas, underprivileged groups, and the divyangjan.
“India is going through Amrit Kaal. Making India a developed nation by the year 2047 is our national goal. The sense of nation first is our biggest strength. Our soldiers, farmers, scientists, engineers, doctors, and people active in various fields are working with the sentiment of increasing the pride of India. She urged students to take inspiration from them and contribute to the development of the country with their knowledge, skills, and devotion”, she stated in the speech.
In the next event, the President laid the foundation stone for the redevelopment of three buildings of Ravenshaw Girls’ High School at Cuttack.
In her brief remarks on the occasion, the President said that the quality of teaching and good infrastructure create a good educational environment. She expressed confidence that, on completion of the redevelopment project, the facilities of this school will become even better. She appreciated the Central and State governments for this project related to the education of girls.
The President said that during various convocation ceremonies, she noted that girls perform better when given equal facilities and opportunities. She highlighted that women are contributing actively in every field- be it education and literature or science, technology, industry, and commerce. She advised girl students to take inspiration from the women who are setting new standards of success in various fields.
She said that they could achieve even the impossible on the strength of their knowledge, self-confidence, skill, and determination.