Nandan Nilekani addresses virtual Convocation of IIT Gandhinagar

Gandhinagar: Chairman and Co-Founder of Infosys Limited Nandan Nilekani underlined the emergence of technology as the most important tool to survive in the current pandemic situation. He was addressing the 9th Convocation of the Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IIT-GN) through a virtual ceremony this afternoon.

He said that technology is now becoming central to our world. He said that thanks to digital technologies such as smartphones, video conferencing, e-commerce, big cloud operations and other online tools, we are able to continue many of the things and work from home.

Mr. Nilekani said that another important technology which is now becoming apparent for the world is the technology of medicine, whether it is developing better tests for quicker results or the drugs to treat the affected people or creating the vaccines to get  out of this situation permanently. He urged the students to continue their journey of life-long learning.

Earlier, Professor Sudhir K. Jain, Director, IITGN also addressed the students and invitees of the online ceremony.  AIR Correspondent reports that 25 gold medals, 15 silver medals and 16 medallions were awarded for excellence in various categories.