President Droupadi Murmu attended the convocation ceremony of NIT Jamshedpur, emphasizing the unprecedented pace of technological change and its dual impact of creating opportunities while also posing challenges like cybercrime and environmental issues. She highlighted the role of educational institutions in shaping the future of the nation, asserting that engineers must act as nation-builders who leverage technology for human welfare. Murmu reiterated the government’s commitment to fostering a ‘Viksit Bharat’ by 2047 through enhanced research, innovation, and a vibrant startup culture, particularly in sectors such as defense, space, and atomic energy, which offer vast opportunities for youth. She called for a societal transformation where benefits of education reach the most marginalized, advocating for innovation driven by compassion rather than mere invention, thus reinforcing the importance of aligning technological advancements with societal welfare.