"All Should Benefit from Technology": President Murmu at BIT-Mesra

President Murmu Highlights the Role of Technology in Empowering Marginalized Communities at BIT Mesra Platinum Jubilee

Ranchi: President Droupadi Murmu, addressing the platinum jubilee celebrations of the Birla Institute of Technology (BIT) Mesra on Saturday, emphasized the importance of using technology for the upliftment of marginalized communities. She stressed that all sections of society should equally benefit from technological advancements. "Technology and humanity should complement each other, and this principle is also reflected in our National Education Policy," she said.

Reflecting on the legacy of BIT-Mesra, President Murmu expressed her pride in her previous role as the Governor of Jharkhand and Chancellor of the university, sharing a deep emotional connection with the state. "Whenever I come here, it feels like coming home," she said. BIT-Mesra, as a pioneering engineering institution in Eastern India, has consistently maintained a tradition of academic excellence. "The institute has played a key role in supporting the mining and manufacturing sectors and was the first in India to establish a Department of Space Technology and Rocketry in 1964," she noted.

President Murmu also praised BIT-Mesra for broadening its academic horizons beyond traditional engineering. "I am delighted to see that BIT-Mesra now offers courses in Quantitative Economics, Data Science, Humanities, Animation, and Multimedia, alongside its core engineering programs," she said. She commended the institute’s students, faculty, and alumni for their achievements across diverse fields, including engineering, entrepreneurship, research, administration, literature, sports, and journalism.

In her speech, the President highlighted the transformative impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) on global economies and noted that the Government of India has initiated several projects to integrate these technologies into the country's growth. She also pointed out the vital role of youth in nation-building, stating, "The enthusiasm and commitment of young people will be instrumental in creating a 'Developed India.' Our daughters are making remarkable strides in science, engineering, technology, and mathematics."

Additionally, President Murmu urged entrepreneurs to recognize and value the traditional knowledge of indigenous communities as a valuable resource for innovation and growth.

Before her address, President Murmu visited an exhibition featuring student projects from various departments of BIT-Mesra. The event was attended by Jharkhand Governor Santosh Kumar Gangwar, state minister Sudivya Kumar, BIT-Mesra Chairman R.K. Birla, Vice Chancellor Prof Indranil Manna, and other distinguished guests.