Vice President CP Radhakrishnan and Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot during the silver jubilee celebrations and inauguration of the new incubation center at CMR Institute of Technology in Bengaluru. | Photo credit: Special arrangement
Highlighting challenges like climate change and ethical use of artificial intelligence, Vice President CP Radhakrishnan said Indian start-ups are well positioned to become global leaders in developing solutions.
He said that India is racing to become a Viksit Bharat by 2047 and the youth of the country will play a crucial role in realizing this vision.
He was speaking at the silver jubilee celebrations of CMR Institute of Technology (CMRIT) on Wednesday.
Mr. Radhakrishnan said the country is no longer just a consumer of technology but is increasingly becoming a creator. Recalling Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call to scientists during the Covid-19 pandemic, he said India has risen to the occasion and developed its own vaccines.
He said the vision of Viksit Bharat was to build a strong and self-confident nation, not to dominate others, but to ensure that India was never dictated to.
Mr. Radhakrishnan inaugurated CMRIT’s inaugural center and Silver Jubilee Hall as part of the event.
In his speech, Mr. Radhakrishnan emphasized the central role of education in national development and emphasized the need for institutions to produce not only qualified engineers but also responsible and ethical leaders. He described colleges as laboratories of innovation where young minds are mentored and inspired by leading teachers and stressed that hard work, perseverance and never giving up are essential for success.
Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot said the state has emerged as a leader in education, with Bengaluru recognized as the IT hub and start-up capital of the country.
VP pays tribute to Shivakumar Mahaswamigalu
Mr. Radhakrishnan also paid homage to Shivakumar Mahaswamigalu on the 7th auspicious day of the saint held at Sree Siddaganga Math in Tumakuru.
Mr. Radhakrishnan recalled the legacy of Sree Siddaganga Math and highlighted its long tradition of trividha dasoha, service through food, education and shelter. He noted that Dr. Shivakumara, who took charge of the Math in 1941, was not confined to ritualistic spirituality but translated devotion into action and service.
Published – 21 Jan 2026 21:47 IST
