Quick Summary
- The Indian institute of Information Technology, Design and Management (IIITDM)-Kurnool hosted an interactive session with Dr. B.V.R. Mohan Reddy, Founder Chairman of Cyient.
- Topics discussed included Artificial Intelligence (AI) applications in design and manufacturing, the Industrial Renaissance, and technologyS evolving role in industries.
- Dr. Reddy emphasized that skills and adaptability are more crucial than specific academic branches and highlighted entrepreneurship as a transformative force in reshaping industries.
- He reassured students that AI will not replace jobs but augment human capabilities to drive efficiency and innovation.
- The session explored AI’s applications in aerospace, manufacturing, and design engineering fields.
- Students pitched real-time ideas during the event; selected participants received certificates for their efforts under the Entrepreneurship and Business Cell (EnB Cell) initiative at IIITDM with Dr.Reddy’s support.
- Faculty members concluded the event by felicitating Dr. Reddy; Associate Dean Prof. Naresh Babu coordinated the programme.
Indian Opinion analysis
The interactive session organized by IIITDM-Kurnool underscores India’s growing focus on aligning education with emerging technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI). Dr. B.V.R Mohan Reddy’s emphasis on skills over customary academic structures is reflective of shifting industry demands globally, prompting educational institutions to rethink curricula for broader adaptability among graduates.
dr.Reddy’s reassuring stance on AI as an enabler rather than a disruptor could alleviate concerns about workforce displacement while also encouraging innovation-lead mindsets among students-the next generation of leaders in tech-oriented sectors like aerospace or manufacturing.
By combining student engagement activities like idea pitches with exposure to industry leaders, such initiatives could foster entrepreneurial thinking early on while strengthening academia-industry collaboration-critical for driving India’s technological advancements amid global competition.
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