Cuttack, Nov 14: Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati on Thursday encouraged graduating students of Biju Patnaik University of Technology (BPUT) to shift their focus from seeking jobs to creating them, urging them to embrace innovation and entrepreneurship. His remarks came during the university’s 12th Convocation Ceremony, where hundreds of students were awarded their degrees.
In his address, Kambhampati emphasized the transformative role of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, robotics, renewable energy, biotechnology, and space exploration. He highlighted that India is at the forefront of this global transformation, driven by key initiatives like Digital India, Startup India, and Make in India. These initiatives, he noted, offer engineers immense opportunities to innovate, establish enterprises, and lead technological advancements.
The Governor also drew attention to India’s growing startup ecosystem, now the third-largest in the world, and praised the contributions of young entrepreneurs in sectors such as clean energy, healthcare technology, space research, and sustainable materials. He urged the graduating engineers to carry forward the spirit of innovation nurtured at BPUT and work towards ventures that positively impact both society and the environment.
Kambhampati recognized Odisha’s increasing importance as a hub for technology and innovation, citing recent investments in semiconductor manufacturing, renewable energy, defense, and digital infrastructure. He reminded the graduates of their key role in building a “Viksit Odisha” (developed Odisha), in alignment with the national vision of a “Viksit Bharat” (developed India) by 2047. True success, he emphasized, is not measured by wealth or professional titles but by the positive contributions made through integrity, empathy, and service.
The Governor also commended BPUT for its proactive approach in implementing the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, particularly its emphasis on industry collaboration, innovation cells, and incubation centers. These initiatives, he said, are equipping students with the skills needed for leadership in research, development, and societal transformation.
The ceremony was also addressed by Professor S.C. Sharma, former NAAC Director and current Advisor at Jain University. BPUT Vice-Chancellor Professor Amiya Kumar Rath delivered the welcome address.
