Prime Minister Narendra Modi today addressed the 57th Convocation Ceremony of IIT Delhi. Highlighting the profound emotional resonance of the ceremony, the Prime Minister reflected on the vibrant, dream-filled atmosphere of the campus. He recalled his previous virtual attendance during the COVID pandemic, expressing his deep personal satisfaction at being physically present among the graduating class. “Sharing this incredible experience with you on this campus today is very special for me too,” observed PM Modi.
Congratulating the students and their families on their monumental academic achievements, the Prime Minister emphasized that their degrees represent much more than academic success, serving as a mandate to contribute to the nation. He extended special praise to the medal recipients and celebrated the launch of new AI initiatives at the institute. “You are stepping out from here with a dream of doing a lot for the country,” affirmed PM Modi.
Reflecting on the whirlwind journey of the students, the Prime Minister vividly recalled their transition from orientation day to convocation, acknowledging the diverse aspirations, from landing first salaries and building startups to pursuing further competitive exams, that fill their minds. “You must absolutely have a lot of satisfaction from this remarkable journey and the enthusiasm of starting a completely new chapter in life,” noted PM Modi.
Encouraging the students to deeply cherish their current moments, the Prime Minister humorously referenced beloved campus memories, including inter-hostel rivalries across Kumaon, Ara, Kara, Vindhy, Nilgiri, Kailash, and Himadri, alongside local culinary favorites like Jia Sarai’s Poha and Satpura mess Parathas. “In the coming times when you will have massive responsibilities, the memories of this place will definitely energize you,” remarked PM Modi.
Expressing deep gratitude toward the institutional support system, the Prime Minister urged the graduating class to recognize their peers, professors, mentors, and support staff as lifelong assets who effectively became their surrogate families. “You will profoundly remember and be thankful for all these individuals in every future success of yours,” asserted Shri Modi.
Addressing the rapidly shifting geopolitical and strategic global landscape, the Prime Minister identified the relentless speed of technological advancement as the primary catalyst for these massive global transformations. He framed this era of rapid change as a dual landscape of unprecedented challenges and vast new opportunities. “Amidst all this rapid change, remember my words: the one who continuously learns is the one who will win,” affirmed PM Modi.
Redefining the true value of an IIT degree, the Prime Minister emphasized that the qualification goes far beyond a high CGPA or a lucrative placement offer, acting instead as a definitive global certification of advanced problem-solving capabilities. “Your degree tells the entire world that you know exactly how to solve highly difficult problems,” noted PM Modi.
Drawing a parallel between academic perseverance and lifelong resilience, the Prime Minister advised the youth to tackle massive life challenges by breaking them down into manageable components, much like solving complex laboratory simulations. “If difficulties inevitably come in life, entirely new opportunities will also emerge; you just have to remain completely alert,” observed PM Modi.
