President Droupadi Murmu spoke at the platinum jubilee celebrations of Birla Institute of Technology (BIT) Mesra. She emphasised the need to leverage technology for the development of marginalised sections of society. The event was also attended by Jharkhand Governor Santosh Kumar Gangwar, state minister Sudivya Kumar, BIT-Mesra Chairman R.K. BirlA, Vice Chancellor Prof Indranil Manna, and other dignitaries. She spoke of her deep emotional connection with the state, saying, \”Whenever I come here, it feels like coming home.\” She also highlighted the transformative impact of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning on global economies. She urged entrepreneurs to recognise and value the traditional knowledge of indigenous communities. The enthusiasm and commitment of young people will be instrumental in creating a ‘Developed India.’ our daughters are making remarkable strides in science, engineering, technology, and mathematics, President Murmu said. For confidential support call the Samaritans in the UK on 08457 90 90 90, visit a local Samaritans branch or see www.samaritans.org for details. In the U.S. call the National Suicide Prevention Line on 1-800-273-8255.
