New Delhi: Union Minister of Education and Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Dharmendra Pradhan said education is a “potent instrument” for the socio-economic development of society. Pradhan said this while speaking at the 17th convocation of SRM Institute of Science & Technology (SRMIST).
“Since economic growth depends on the efficient use of resources and top-notch technology, with each passing day, it becomes pertinent that our education system is updated and in tune with the changing dynamics of the contemporary world. To meet this challenge, we now have the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020,” the minister, who was the chief guest at this convocation, was quoted as saying by EdexLive. Pradhan delivered the address virtually.
The convocation was conducted in dual mode with only rank holders and PhD degrees were handed over in-person at the Dr TP Ganesan Auditorium of SRMIST at Kattankulathur.
A total of 15,154 students from Engineering and Technology, Science and Humanities, Medicine and Health Science and Management received their degrees during the convocation along with 176 PhD scholars.
Besides, there were 256 students who were awarded medals for ranking first, second and third in their respective courses.
“NEP is being introduced after a gap of three decades to transform the entire education system as per the requirement of the 21st century. As alumni of this institute, you must form linkages with the local industry and support grassroots innovations to convert them into economically viable products,” Pradhan said while addressing the students.
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