The recent silver jubilee celebration of Dr. B C Roy Engineering College in Durgapur featured notable figures like IAF ex-chief Arup Raha and innovator Sonam Wangchuk, who emphasized the importance of innovation in engineering and technology for India’s progress. Raha urged students to think critically about creating technologies suited for the nation, while Wangchuk highlighted environmental concerns and the significance of indigenous innovations. The event celebrated 25 years of technical excellence and promoted the need for contributions from the youth to address global challenges, reinforcing the notion that individual innovations can significantly impact the country’s development.