President Droupadi Murmu, speaking at NIT Jamshedpur’s 15th convocation, urged students to utilize their technical knowledge for societal welfare and national development. She emphasized that success should be gauged by the positive impact on others rather than just personal achievements. President Murmu highlighted the importance of addressing challenges like waste management and sustainability with a holistic approach that includes social and economic considerations.
The President commended NIT Jamshedpur’s Centre for Innovation and Incubation for fostering innovation and supporting startups. She stressed the need to evaluate academic institutions based on their societal contributions beyond rankings and placements. The ceremony, attended by dignitaries including the Jharkhand Governor and Institute Director, also saw the awarding of gold medals to outstanding students Priyanshu Raj and Krishnashtami Mandal.
President Murmu, in a separate event, celebrated the Ol Chiki script’s centenary and its significance for the Santhal community. She highlighted the script’s role in preserving the Santhal identity and enabling the community to access the Constitution of India in their native language. The President acknowledged the script’s creator, Pandit Raghunath Murmu, for his contribution to Santhali language and culture.
