California, September 24: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha addressed the
IIT BHU Global Alumni Meet at Santa Clara, California.
Speaking on the occasion, the Lt Governor lauded the efforts of the
young IITians for their accomplishment and advancements in emerging
technologies and strengthening dynamic technology ecosystem for societal
transformation.
“Development is powered by technology and innovation. India has
created vibrant and fastest growing innovation ecosystems in the world and
has helped create several thousands of startups and over 100 unicorns
attracting huge investment. I urge entrepreneurs to invest in India, the
cradle of civilization and the most attractive investment destination of the
world,” the Lt Governor said.
He also discussed the progressive industrial policy of J&K UT made
under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and highlighted the
immense potential and opportunities in different sectors to start industrial
and business ventures that will also create job opportunities for the youths.
Jammu Kashmir has the potential to emerge as a powerhouse of
prosperity. It should be our shared goal to tap immense resources and the
talents to ensure a better life for all our citizens, the Lt Governor observed.
Paying tributes to Mahamana Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya, the Lt
Governor said that the achievements of IIT BHU Alumni both in India and
overseas are testimony to values imparted in IIT BHU and the strong
foundation for modern education laid by Mahamana.
I am confident these deep and abiding ties with alma mater will
continue to grow, he added.
India is now the new land of opportunity, achievement, knowledge,
and human capital. We are emerging stronger from the pandemic and we
are now the world's fifth largest economy, which is one of the biggest
stories of the decade. I urge you to make in India and contribute in
strengthening the research and innovation ecosystem, said the Lt
Governor.
The Lt Governor further highlighted the transformation taking place in
Jammu Kashmir and the unprecedented progress recorded across all
sectors.
In the last two years, we have built a business-friendly climate for
investors and J&K has emerged as one of the favourite destinations to set
up industries and other business ventures. The aspirations of the youth of
Jammu and Kashmir have been synchronized with the aspirations of the
country today and the golden period of industrial development of Jammu
and Kashmir has been ushered in through the new industrial development
policy of the Hon'ble Prime Minister, observed the Lt Governor.
