XIV Annual Convocation Ceremony Held at NITIE, Mumbai

XIV Annual Convocation Ceremony Held at NITIE, Mumbai

Addressing the congregation, Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam elaborated upon the national challenges for Industrial Engineering. He stressed upon the need for quality research to get the maximum out of the opportunities that are knocking on India's doors today.

While talking about the nation's vision for the year 2020, he listed various sectors where competent techno-managers passing out from NITIE have ample scope to contribute - Agriculture and Food Processing, Energy, Healthcare, Pharma, Aerospace, etc., to name a few. He concluded his address by emphasizing upon the importance of creative leadership for the development of our nation's economy, and hence, the need for generation of a number of creative leaders from educational institutions like NITIE.

The highlights of the ceremony included the Chairman's Medals for Best Student in the streams of PGDIE, PGDIM, PDGITM and PGDISEM. These medals were awarded to Mr. Manjit Pandey, Mr. Sharad Nawani, Mr. Amal Makwana, and Mr. Sudheer Kolukula respectively. The Apeejay Trust Award for Best All Rounder Student from PGDIE batch went to Mr. Sachin Doshi.

NITIE's vision is, "To be a leader in the knowledge led productivity movement." The 16th of August saw the Institute offer the nation, and the world at large, a fresh batch of leaders ready to take up the challenge of materializing this vision.

Concluded.

Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam's Address During XIV Convocation of NITIE, Mumbai

Contributed by -
Shreya Bhattacharya,
Student Media Cell - IMpress,
Media & PR Cell,
NITIE Business School, Mumbai.

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