Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has called upon students to become tech-savvy leaders and actively participate in nation-building, stressing the need for them to stay updated with emerging technologies. He made these remarks while attending the Golden Jubilee celebrations of Goreswar College in Tamulpur, underscoring the pivotal role of educational institutions in fostering not just knowledge, but also socio-economic upliftment within their communities.
The Chief Minister lauded Goreswar College for its remarkable journey, evolving into a premier institution within the state. He highlighted the critical alignment of education with national aspirations, particularly Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ambitious vision of a ‘Viksit Bharat’ (Developed India) by 2047. Referring to the youth as ‘Amrit Santan’ – literally, “children of nectar” – he asserted their crucial role in steering the country’s transformative path.
Sarma further elaborated on the dynamic shifts in traditional education, urging students to delve into cutting-edge domains like artificial intelligence, quantum physics, machine learning, the Internet of Things (IoT), augmented reality, and data analytics. To remain relevant and competitive, he stressed that educational institutions must proactively modernise their curricula to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global landscape.
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