Shimla: Himachal Pradesh needs technology that can help predict natural disasters such as snowfall and landslides and reduce their impact. Governor Kavinder Gupta said this today while addressing the 8th Convocation of the Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT) Una. A total of 206 students were awarded degrees at the convocation, including 189 B.Tech and 17 M.Tech students.
The Governor expressed confidence that the young engineers graduating from IIIT Una would make meaningful contributions to Himachal Pradesh and the country through their knowledge, innovation and commitment to public welfare.
The Governor also stressed the importance of integrity, character, environmental protection, national unity and social responsibility alongside technical skills. Lok Sabha MP Anurag Singh Thakur said young people have a crucial role in building a developed India.
Rajya Sabha MP Prof. Sikander Kumar highlighted the need for young engineers to become job creators and use technology to address Himachal Pradesh’s challenges, including snowfall and landslides. He also called for technology to reach people in remote and rural areas.
The graduating students also took an oath to uphold the dignity of their profession and institution and to use their knowledge for the service of society and the nation. The ceremony also marked the graduation of the first batch of the M.Tech CSE (Data Science) programme.
