Dharmendra Pradhan Exhorts IIT Delhi Students To Drive Innovation For Achieving ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’
The Union Education Minister emphasises the need for achieving self-reliance, ignite collective action for driving national priorities and fulfilling the vision of ‘Samridhh Bharat’ by 2047
NEW DELHI: Union Minister for Education Dharmendra Pradhan has exhorted the students of Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) to bring forward innovative ideas to achieve the Atmanirbhar Bhart goals.
Prashan visited the IIT Delhi today and interacted with undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral students, as well as innovators and researchers.
The Union Minister underlined the importance of self-reliance in line with the vision of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his Independence Day address, this year.
He stressed that the present moment offers a unique opportunity to emphasise the need for achieving self-reliance, ignite collective action for driving national priorities and fulfilling the vision of ‘Samridhh Bharat’ by 2047.
He engaged with students to learn more about their dreams, aspirations, areas of research, the technological challenges they are currently pursuing, and their perspectives on the challenges and opportunities outlined by the Prime Minister.
He shared his views on enhancing capabilities and expanding the spirit of innovation.
Pradhan encouraged the students to bring forward their innovative ideas, work on the challenges and keep hustling until we achieve self-reliance in every sphere.
He stated that the government stands shoulder to shoulder with India’s innovators and researchers for shaping a brighter future for our coming generations and also for establishing India as a global hub of solutions.
Pradhan said that he is confident that the talent, tenacity and resolve of the youth coupled with the pursuit of self-reliance will pave the way for strengthening Bharat’s capabilities as well as enhancing her technological and economic sovereignty.
Our IITs will be the bedrock of a self-reliant India.
Backed by the rock solid support of PM Shri @narendramodi ji, our talented #YuvaShakti are going to rewrite the rules of technology, innovation and entrepreneurship and build a ‘Samridhh and self-reliant Bharat’.… pic.twitter.com/MUvlyZu4Z1
— Dharmendra Pradhan (@dpradhanbjp) August 17, 2025
He highlighted the crucial role of IITs as the bedrock of a self-reliant India. The talented ‘Yuva Shakti’ are going to rewrite the rules of technology, innovation and entrepreneurship and build a ‘Samridhh and self-reliant Bharat’.
Speaking on the occasion, Secretary, Department of Higher Education, Dr. Vineet Joshi reiterated the Prime Minister’s Independence Day message on the role of youth in making the country self-reliant.
He underlined that the department is extending all support to higher education institutions in advancing innovation, strengthening research capacities and addressing national challenges in line with the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat.
He expressed confidence that IIT Delhi, through its students and faculty, will continue to play a leading role in developing technologies and solutions of global relevance.
Director, IIT Delhi, Prof. Rangan Bannerjee; and senior officials of the Ministry of Education and IIT Delhi were present on the occasion.
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