Davanagere

India’s Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan on Friday said engineers, scientists, researchers and entrepreneurs will play a vital role in achieving the vision of a developed India by 2047, while stressing that technology must ultimately serve humanity.

Addressing the inaugural ceremony of the platinum jubilee celebrations of University BDT College of Engineering in Davanagere, Karnataka, he said India is undergoing a major transformation driven by technology, innovation and youth power.

Radhakrishnan highlighted flagship initiatives of the Narendra Modi-led government such as Digital India, Make in India, Startup India and Skill India, saying these programmes are creating opportunities for young innovators and entrepreneurs.

He also pointed to India’s advances in semiconductor manufacturing and green energy under the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat, asserting that India’s development would be “constructive and inclusive” and beneficial for humanity.

The Vice President said the 21st century would belong to nations investing in knowledge, research, innovation and human capital. He urged engineering institutions to nurture ethical leaders and problem-solvers aligned with the vision of “Viksit Bharat 2047”.

Praising the college’s initiatives in ICT-enabled laboratories, drone technology, advanced research infrastructure and innovation ecosystems, he said such measures are essential to prepare students for a rapidly evolving technological landscape shaped by artificial intelligence, aerospace, biotechnology and advanced manufacturing.

Calling teachers the “true architects” of society, Radhakrishnan urged students to use their knowledge with humility, integrity and compassion, adding that innovation must always be guided by ethics.

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He also appealed to young people to stay away from drugs and encourage others in society to do the same.