On February 16, 2023, Smt Droupadi Murmu, the President of India, inaugurated the International Engineering and Technology Fair (IETF) 2023 in New Delhi.
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During her speech, the President expressed that this year’s event not only celebrates India’s growth story in the engineering and manufacturing sector but also serves as a testimony to the country’s collaboration with the best in the world in advanced technologies.
The President highlighted the progress that India has made in the engineering industry since the first IETF 48 years ago.
She stated that the engineering industry is now a robust, multi-level, diversified segment of India’s industry, playing a critical role in driving growth, creating jobs, and boosting exports.
The recent policies adopted by the government have given impetus to inclusive growth, with the rapid digitization of the economy creating new pathways for high growth.
The President emphasized India’s mission to expand its global engagement by taking advantage of its excellent manufacturing experience, high-quality talent, and cutting-edge advanced technology attainments.
International collaboration in engineering and technology could bring about changes to make the world a prosperous and safer place for future generations.
India has significant potential to engage with international markets, and its commitment to clean energy has been driving its green growth. The country has been striving to attain the net-zero emission target by 2070.
IETF-2023 covers 11 areas of emerging technologies that would have a profound impact on the economy and society.
The President acknowledged that technology is going to change the way we live and encouraged the use of technology for social change.
She stated that any technology that confines itself to a section of people would gradually wither away.
The technologies that improve the lives of common people, on the other hand, gain popularity.
The wide acceptance of India’s biggest digitization drive is an example of the society readily embracing technologies that bring about positive changes in people’s lives.
The President was happy to note that IETF-2023 showcased feats of engineering and technologies that promote harmony between nature and science.
She emphasized that human ingenuity should be put to its best use when oriented to nourishing nature.
She also stated that combining the knowledge of science with the pursuit of spirituality could do miracles.
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Source: PIB
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