Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan and Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot during the silver jubilee celebrations and inauguration of a new incubation centre, at CMR Institute of Technology in Bengaluru.
| Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT
Highlighting challenges such as climate change and the ethical use of artificial intelligence, Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan said Indian start-ups were well-positioned to emerge as global leaders in developing solutions.
He said India was racing towards becoming a Viksit Bharat by 2047 and that the nation’s youth would play a decisive role in realising this vision.
He was speaking at the Silver Jubilee celebrations of the CMR Institute of Technology (CMRIT) on Wednesday.
Mr. Radhakrishnan said the country was no longer merely a consumer of technology but was increasingly emerging as a creator. Recalling Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call to scientists during the Covid-19 pandemic, he said India had risen to the occasion by developing its own vaccines.
He said the vision of Viksit Bharat was aimed at building a strong and confident nation, not to dominate others but to ensure that India is never dictated to.
Mr. Radhakrishnan inaugurated the CMRIT Incubation Centre and the Silver Jubilee Auditorium, as part of the event.
In his address, Mr. Radhakrishnan emphasised the central role of education in national development and stressed the need for institutions to produce not only skilled engineers but also responsible and ethical leaders. He described colleges as laboratories of innovation where young minds are mentored and inspired by teachers of eminence, and emphasised that hard work, perseverance and a never-give-up attitude were essential for success.
Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot said the State had emerged as a leader in the field of education, with Bengaluru recognised as the IT hub and start-up capital of the country.
VP pays tribute to Shivakumara Mahaswamigalu
Mr. Radhakrishnan also paid tributes to Shivakumara Mahaswamigalu at the 7th commemoration day of the saint, held at Sree Siddaganga Math in Tumakuru.
Recalling the legacy of Sree Siddaganga Math, Mr. Radhakrishnan highlighted its long tradition of trividha dasoha, service through food, education and shelter. He noted that Dr. Shivakumara, who assumed charge of the Math in 1941, was not confined to ritualistic spirituality but translated devotion into action and service.
Published – January 21, 2026 09:47 pm IST
