New Engineers Must Drive Tech Growth and Self-Reliance, Says BrahMos Chief

New technologies like artificial intelligence and automation bring big chances and duties for young engineers to help India become a global innovation and self-reliance leader. Jaiteerth R. Joshi, the Director-General of BrahMos (DRDO) and CEO and Managing Director of BrahMos, shared this message on Saturday.

Graduation Ceremony

Speaking at the 16th Graduation Day ceremony of Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College of Engineering and Technology (SDMCET) in Dharwad, Mr. Joshi stated that engineers play a vital role across fields like defence, industry, research, entrepreneurship, and public service. He reminded the graduates that knowledge is their strength, innovation is their contribution, and character is their greatest asset. D. Surendra Kumar, the vice-president of SDME Society, presided over the event and advised students to build curiosity, critical thinking, and adaptability while creating safe and sustainable solutions for society.

Degrees and Awards

A total of 686 undergraduate students, 27 postgraduate students, and 116 MBA students received their degree certificates during the event. Bhumika Chandrashekhar Sajjan from the Information Science and Engineering Department topped the college with a 9.91 CGPA and received the Dr. D. Veerendra Heggade Gold Medal. Additionally, nine candidates who earned doctoral degrees from Visvesvaraya Technological University and other universities received appreciation certificates.

Context

Convocation ceremonies mark an important academic milestone where institutions officially award degrees to graduating students. Industry leaders often use these platforms to guide young professionals on aligning their career paths with national development goals.