PM Modi Urges IIT Delhi Graduates to Drive India's Tech Growth, Unveils AI Facility

August 8, 2026
PM Modi Urges IIT Delhi Graduates to Drive India's Tech Growth, Unveils AI Facility
  • The collaboration involves government stakeholders to strengthen digital frameworks and security standards, addressing real-world challenges for a robust digital ecosystem.

  • At IIT Delhi's 57th convocation, Prime Minister Modi will address more than 3,000 graduates, including 587 PhD scholars, while IIT Delhi also unveils Param Pragya, an AI-powered high-performance computing facility at its Sonepat campus to bolster AI, data science, and interdisciplinary research.

  • During the ceremony, Modi is pictured handing over a degree and shaking hands with a graduating student, underscoring the personal connection of the milestone.

  • Modi warns graduates to avoid distractions from social media, urging focus on personal growth, physical and mental health, and continual self-improvement.

  • He outlines national goals for the next 30-35 years, calling for responsible, self-reliant growth in economy, technology, and industry to build a Viksit Bharat.

  • Modi acknowledges diverse future paths for students—careers, salaries, startups, or further studies—and emphasizes a shared sense of achievement.

  • He highlights sectoral opportunities for the youth in space, semiconductors, drones, AI, data centers, minerals, and energy, while praising India’s startup ecosystem.

  • Government-driven research opportunities and funding are outlined, including the Prime Minister’s Research Fellowship, the National Research Foundation, and a substantial fund for research, along with One Nation One Subscription for journal access.

  • An author note introduces Ganpat Singh Choughan as the content writer for Udaipur Kiran & Daily Kiran.

  • Modi urges graduates to sustain curiosity and engage in lifelong learning, viewing challenges as opportunities for innovative solutions.

  • Modi notes India’s progress in semiconductor production and broader manufacturing ambitions, signaling confidence that India will increasingly manufacture from chips to ships domestically.

  • To support collaborations, IIT Delhi launches ALIGN—Academic Linkages for Innovation and National Growth—to deepen academic and research ties with partner institutions.

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