On November 19, 2025, President Droupadi Murmu graced the fifth convocation ceremony of the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Delhi in New Delhi. She emphasized the crucial role of higher technical educational institutions like NITs in creating model digital villages. President Murmu urged students to remember that true progress includes not only invention but also the positive impact on society. She noted that NIT Delhi has established itself at a national level and is focusing on modern infrastructure and academic excellence. She stated that the institute is equipping students to meet future needs through multidisciplinary education, innovation, research, collaboration with enterprises, and skill-based learning. The President highlighted NIT Delhi's establishment of a start-up center and the planned Incubation Center to promote entrepreneurship, providing necessary resources, guidance, and networking opportunities for students and faculty. She expressed confidence that these efforts will empower students and foster a culture of self-employment. She highlighted government initiatives like Digital India, Make in India, Start-up India, Skill India, Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan, and Unnat Bharat Abhiyan, indicating India's progress with public participation. She urged graduating students to continue learning, research, and find innovative ways to contribute to India's scientific and technological workforce. The President's speech can be accessed via the provided link. The release ID is 2191619, and the visitor counter is at 1872. The release is available in Urdu, Hindi, Marathi, Bengali, Gujarati, Tamil, and Malayalam.
Key Entities Referenced
Droupadi Murmu: The President of India
NIT Delhi: National Institute of Technology Delhi, the host of the convocation ceremony
Digital India: A government initiative aimed at transforming India into a digitally empowered society and knowledge economy.
Make in India: A major national program designed to transform India into a global manufacturing hub.
Unnat Bharat Abhiyan: A flagship program aimed at connecting higher education institutions with rural communities.
President's Secretariat
PRESIDENT OF INDIA GRACES
CONVOCATION CEREMONY OF NIT DELHI
HIGHER TECHNICAL EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS LIKE
NITs CAN PLAY A CRUCIAL ROLE IN CREATING MODEL
DIGITAL VILLAGES: PRESIDENT DROUPADI MURMU
THE PRESIDENT URGES STUDENTS TO REMEMBER
THAT THE MEASURE OF TRUE PROGRESS IS NOT JUST
INVENTION, BUT ALSO THE POSITIVE IMPACT IT HAS ON
SOCIETY
Posted On: 19 NOV 2025 2:19PM by PIB Delhi
The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu, graced the fifth convocation ceremony of the National
Institute of Technology Delhi at New Delhi today (November 19, 2025).Speaking on the occasion, the President said that NIT Delhi has established itself at national level in a
short span of time. She was happy to note that this institute is focusing on modern infrastructure and
academic excellence. She stated that by promoting multidisciplinary education, innovation, research,
collaboration with enterprises, and skill-based learning, the institute is equipping students to meet the
needs of the future.
The President was happy to note that NIT Delhi has established a start-up center to promote
entrepreneurship and innovation, providing students and faculty with the necessary resources,
guidance, and networking opportunities for their start-ups. An Incubation Center is also being
established here, providing necessary facilities and expert guidance to transform innovative ideas into
viable businesses. She expressed confidence that such efforts will empower students and foster a
culture of self-employment.The President said that we are moving forward with confidence towards the goal of a developed
India. This commitment is not limited to economic progress, but also encompasses inclusive
development, technological advancement, environmental protection, and sustainable development.
Government initiatives such as Digital India, Make in India, Start-up India, Skill India, Sugamya
Bharat Abhiyan, and Unnat Bharat Abhiyan show that, with public participation, India is rapidly
progressing towards its goal. The objective of all these national efforts is to build an India where
every citizen enjoys equal opportunities and dignity, and where conducive environment is available
for nurturing of individual talent. She said that higher technical educational institutions like NITs can
play a crucial role in creating model digital villages. Such educational institutions can develop easy
technological solutions, teach digital skills to people and work with industries to provide better
facilities in villages.The President said that graduating students are now vital members of India's scientific and
technological workforce. She advised them to keep learning, continue research, and find innovative
ways. She said that they should show courage in developing new technologies. She urged the students
to remember that the measure of true progress is not just invention, but the positive impact it has on
society. She said that whether they develop sustainable energy systems, create accessible technology,
or find solutions for rural and underprivileged communities, their thoughts and actions should reduce
inequalities and bring new hope to people's lives. She expressed confidence that they will make NIT
Delhi and India proud with their work.
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