16th Foundation Day Celebration: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to Attend at IIT Mandi on 24 February
IIT Mandi and Defense Minister Rajnath Singh
21 Feb, Mandi: The Defence Minister of India Rajnath Singh is scheduled to visit IIT Mandi on 24th February on the occasion of the institute’s 16th Foundation Day celebrations. IIT Mandi issued a press release confirming Singh’s visit, stating the Defence minister will be the chief guest for this big event.
The Foundation Day celebrations are a testament to the growth and achievements of IIT Mandi that has become one of the hub of research, innovation, and technical education in the nation. Founded in 2009, IIT Mandi has significantly contributed to India’s technological advancement and has advanced as a center of excellence for higher education in India.
A Milestone for IIT Mandi
This year on Foundation Day celebrations will be special due to the milestone year of institute journey from its inception to present position as leading institute of the country. With the aspiration of “Scaling the Heights”, IIT Mandi has become a renowned producer of world-class technical talent and a leading centre of cutting-edge research.
The event will reinforce not only the development that IIT Mandi has contributed to but will highlight the role of innovation and technology in building India of the future. The campus has transformed into a premier institution of the country contributing to nation-building in both security and development sectors in alignment with the goals of the overall transformation of the technology and educational landscape of our country and thus the 16th Foundation Day of the institute will be celebrated showcasing this transformation of the campus in the national interest.
Rajnath Singh on Technology and National Security
Rajnath Singh is likely to deliver the keynote address during the Foundation Day event, which is expected to focus on the role of technological innovation in augmenting national security and development. As Defence Minister, his address will most probably review the significance of innovation in defence technology.
Singh’s speech is expected to drive home how India’s strides in defense technologies, robotics, artificial intelligence and cybersecurity are critical to protect national security in the contemporary world. He will also underscore that institutes, such as IIT Mandi, promote advanced research and develop the next generation of leaders in technology and defence.
Singh’s presence at the event reflects the increasing convergence between India’s educational and defense establishments, with collaborations aimed at fostering high-tech advancements that would benefit both national development and security. His visit also reinforces all the good work that has been done by IIT Mandi on various fronts such as research, engineering and technology.
Special Guests Attending the Event
Besides Rajnath Singh, various dignitaries from the education, technology, and research sectors are likely to attend the event. A special speaker is the illustrious Prof. Vinay Kumar Pathak, Vice Chancellor of CSJM University Kanpur, who will discuss the evolution of higher education and research in the country.
The atttended of representative of principal advisor to chief minister of Himachal pradesh would also address, Gokul Butail on how state plays a key role to encourage innovation and organize educational and research institutions as IIT Mandi. The event will show how artificial intelligence and robotics can change almost every field and Dr. Amit Kumar Pandey, the Robotics and AI CTO of Rovial Space France, will be a special guest at the event, who will explain this.
And with these speakers, people like Rajnath Singh, you can get a unique perspective of how educational institutions, tech and research are growing and meaning in India and its journey in becoming a technological power and leading powerhouses of the world.
Chairperson: Lieutenant General (Retd) Kanwaljit Singh Dhillon
Lieutenant General (Retired) Kanwaljit Singh Dhillon, Chairman, Board of Governors, IIT Mandi will preside over the event. Gen Dhillon has been instrumental in the growth of IIT Mandi and will play a key role in showcasing the accomplishments of the institute during the celebrations.
The event will start with a special video capturing IIT Mandi’s significant feats over the years. The video will feature the feat reaches of the institute, its academic achievements, and its national and international contribution to many facets of technology and man.
IIT Mandi: Foundation Day Awards
Highlights of this year’s Foundation Day event will include the presentation of the Foundation Day Awards to students, faculty, staff, and alumni for their significant contributions in various fields. Awards will be given in categories like academic performance, research, sports and professional contributions.
Here are some of the awards that will be presented:
Young Faculty Fellow Award — Honoring exceptional early-career scholars in research and education.
Young Achiever Award (Faculty/Alumni) – Recognizing the accomplishments of young faculty or alumni in their areas of expertise;
Students Academic Excellence Award – Awards to the students excels academically and contributes to the growth of the institute.
Student Tech Awards — Celebrating the innovations and contributions of students to the development of technology.
The accolades will reflect the institute’s passion for nurturing talent, stimulating innovation, and nurturing the leaders of tomorrow who are smartly armed to tackle the issues of the future world.
A tribute to achievements and creativity
The 16th Foundation Day of IIT Mandi symbolizes the journey of an institute from its initial set up to one of the leading institutions of India, aspiring to strengthen the unprecedented growth of India in the scale of education, research and technology. The celebration of foundation day at IIT Mandi will demonstrate institution’s contributions in national development through technological innovation and excellence in research.
The event, which will be attended by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh as the chief guest, aims to highlight the synergy between technology and national security, making the case for institutions like IIT Mandi to lead the way in strengthening India’s defence and developing the country.
As IIT Mandi moves toward greater heights of research and innovation, the Foundation Day celebrations will reaffirm the largely and widely beneficial role of the IIT Mandi to India’s technological future,” added prof. Gursaran. The Students Organised event will not only provide these schools with a platform but also honor and applaud the success of the IIT Mandi community in organizing such events and holding a position of pride within this institute.
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