Modern technology combined with human leadership will be most powerful tool for prosperity and progress: LG Sinha – Times of India

Jammu, June 16: Underlining that human values powered by technological capabilities will transform businesses in future, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on friday said that technology alone will not make the change but modern technology combined with human leadership will be the most powerful tool for prosperity and progress in human history.
Dharmendra Pradhan, Union Minister of Education, Skill Development and Entrepreneurship; Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Dr Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State addressed the 6th Convocation Ceremony of Indian Institute of Management, Jammu, today.
Addressing the students during 6th Convocation Ceremony of Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Jammu, Lt Governor Sinha observed this and said , “India is emerging as a new knowledge economy on the world horizon and it is growing at an exponential pace. Transformational work in every sector driving the nation on the path to become a powerhouse.”
“Hon’ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi Ji has ensured that young generation is empowered through NEP2020 and a powerful ecosystem of Digital India so that with unique combination of Human Capabilities and Artificial Intelligence, our youth fulfill their aspirations and make the country proud,” said the Lt Governor.
“Building a dream in someone’s heart is bigger than building any physical structure in this world. It is the best time for young minds to turn their ideas into reality and create a better future deeply rooted in our glorious past,” he observed.
He added that the graduating students are making a new beginning of their life at a juncture when this glorious phase of our country’s development and growth have opened up new opportunities, new possibilities for all.
“Today’s youth represents the Indian generation that has Vedas in one hand and Artificial Intelligence in the other,” the Lt Governor Sinha said, further adding, “The perfect balance of both is what sets them apart. Excellent collaboration of modern technology tools and human leadership will contribute to the nation building.”
The Lt Governor advised the students to be creative, focus on self-learning and remain rooted in the ancient values.
“Artificial Intelligence and other digital tools will help new ideas, curiosity and creativity to provide new momentum to nation building, he added.
He further said, “Curiosity, knowledge and action are the three elements that create our destiny. The evolution of India’s knowledge society is based on the foundation of these three elements which have been guiding inclusive development and empowering the society.”
“These three elements will also lead your way in adding value to existing opportunities, develop new tools and make transformational, economic and social impact in the society,” the Lt Governor told the students.
“Today, future-oriented inventions and AI’s potential are making India’s tech ecosystem stronger and broader. Business leaders with new business models and latest available digital tools will redefine socio-economic development in the future, he added.
At the convocation ceremony, the Lt Governor highlighted the reforms National Education Policy and modern IT tools have brought in the education sector.
The Lt Governor also lauded the efforts of IIM Jammu as a mentoring institution and making an immense contribution to the socio-economic development of the nation.
Underlining the role of academic institutions towrads nation building, Lt Governor said, “India was known as the golden bird not only because we were hundreds of years ahead of other countries in civilization, culture, and prosperity but also because we had the best academic institutions and the entire society was touching the pinnacle of consciousness.
On the occasion a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between IIM Jammu and Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) was also signed on the occasion.
Dr Milind Pralhad Kamble, Chairman, Board of Governors, IIM Jammu; Prof BS Sahay, Director IIM Jammu; Vice Chancellor of various universities, faculty members, and students were present.