Central Tribal University Vice Chancellor Sammakka Sarakka urges students to embrace new technologies

Prof. YL Srinivas, Vice-Chancellor, Sammakka Sarakka Central Tribal University, Telangana delivered the Convocation Lecture at the 12th Convocation of Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Hyderabad on Saturday, October 17

Prof. YL Srinivas, Vice-Chancellor, Sammakka Sarakka Central Tribal University, Telangana urged students to embrace new technologies, especially artificial intelligence (AI), and remain adaptable in the fast-changing professional environment.

Noting that new technologies often bring disruption and uncertainty, he urged students not to fear artificial intelligence, but to understand its potential and prepare for the changes it will bring.

He delivered the graduation lecture at the 12th graduation of Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Hyderabad. Degrees were awarded to 173 students from 20 states at the graduation ceremony on Saturday.

Prof. Srinivas also called on the graduates to contribute to the vision of Viksit Bharat, stressing the need for India to become a creator of knowledge, especially in the humanities and social sciences, rather than remaining largely a practitioner.

TISS Hyderabad Campus Director Prof. Aseem Prakash said the campus has 40 doctoral students, while women make up about half of this year’s graduating cohort. The ceremony was attended by prof. Zubin R. Mulla and Prof. Sunila Santha, Dean of Academic Affairs.

Published – 17 Oct 2026 19:42 IST