Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam's Address During XIV Convocation of NITIE, Mumbai

Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam's Address During XIV Convocation of NITIE, Mumbai
Theme: "National Challenges for Industrial Engineering"
On 16 August 2008

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The research and development in these universities has enriched the quality of teaching, and the quality of teaching is enriching the research and development. Wherever I went, I saw that research teaching research each is re-enforcing the other. I am sure, these

examples will be emulated by the faculty members and students of NITIE, particularly since NITIE is a techno-managerial institution.

Ambience Ascent Phase

In Indian history, very rarely has our nation come across a situation, all at a time, an ascending economic trajectory, continuously rising foreign exchange reserves, global recognition of our technological competence, energy of 540 million youth, umbilical connectivities of 25 million people of Indian origin in various parts of the planet, with the potential sharing capacity of knowledge and resources and interest shown by many developed countries to invest in our engineers and scientists including setting up of new Research & Development Centers. There is, however, a need for reducing the inflation faced by our economy. The distinction between public and the private sectors and the illusory primacy of one over the other is vanishing. India, as the largest democracy in the world, has a reputation for its democracy and for providing leadership to one billion people with multi-cultural, multi-language and multi-religious backgrounds. Our technological competence and value systems with civilizational heritage are also highly respected. Foreign Institutional Investors are finding investing in India attractive. We need to accelerate this process through hassle free single window system of clearance for investment proposals. Our industrialists are also investing abroad and opening new business ventures. The Indian economy is growing with an average annual GDP growth rate of over 8 to 9%. We have to work hard to sustain the growth and enhance the rate of growth to 10% of GDP.

In this context, now let me describe my visualization of the distinctive profile of India by 2020.

Distinctive Profile of India by 2020

1. A Nation where the rural and urban divide has reduced to a thin line.
2. A Nation where there is an equitable distribution and adequate access to energy and quality water.
3. A Nation where agriculture, industry and service sector work together in symphony.
4. A Nation where education with value system is not denied to any meritorious candidates because of societal or economic discrimination.

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Shreya Bhattacharya,
Student Media Cell - IMpress,
Media & PR Cell,
NITIE Business School, Mumbai.

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