At the 6th Annual Convocation of KLE Technological University, Prof. Abhay Karandikar, Secretary, Department of Science & Technology (DST), Government of India, delivered an inspiring address emphasizing the crucial role of India’s youth in shaping the nation’s technological and research future.
He highlighted India’s transformative initiatives, including:
- The Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) with a ₹1 lakh crore research fund
- The National Mission on Quantum Technologies & Applications
- The Digital India initiative
- Increased support and participation of women in STEM through programs like WOS Scheme and GATI
Chancellor Prabhakar Kore awarded honorary doctorates to:
- Shri Murugesh Nirani, Industrialist and former minister
- Shri Arvind Melligeri, Founder of Aequs
Vice-Chancellor Dr. Prakash Tewari highlighted KLETU’s progress toward becoming a Multi-Disciplinary Research-Intensive University by 2030, with milestones such as:
- 75 incubated startups
- 3,000+ jobs created
- 5,500 student internships
A total of 1,367 degrees, including 293 PG and 17 PhDdegrees, were awarded, along with37 medals