Thursday 22 August 2013

PM marks the 'Golden Jubilee Convocation' at IIT-Bombay

The ‘Golden Jubilee Convocation’ of IIT
Bombay was marked by the presence of
honourable Prime Minister, Dr Manmohan
Singh. He addressed the event by expressing
the need of national leaders from the
disciplines of engineering and science.
India lacks in research and development and
quality institutions of higher education. For
this reason central government has decided to
develop higher and technical education in
India.
He also asserted that the amount spent in
higher education sector must account directly
to nation building. Further, IITs strongly need
to tailor their curriculum as per the needs of
the country. Speaking at the event, HRD
Minister, Kapil Sibal referred to the issue of
quality faculty shortage at IITs. He mentioned
that the brand image of IITs is due to their
quality degree students.
Chairman of Wipro, Azim Premji was awarded
the degree of ‘Doctor of Science— Honoris
Causa’’ at the occasion. 2006 students were
awarded with degrees while 175 were granted
PhDs.

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