Overview
- Speaking at the 11th convocation on November 21, Governor K. T. Parnaik called on graduates to build inclusive technologies that reduce disparities and uplift communities.
- He pressed NERIST to launch programmes in sustainable development, environmental management, artificial intelligence and IoT applications to equip students for emerging needs.
- He proposed new centres of excellence focused on geospatial AI, remote sensing, artificial intelligence and data science to drive future growth.
- He urged proactive steps to increase women’s participation in STEM and asked faculty to link interdisciplinary research and teaching with societal needs.
- The ceremony conferred 713 degrees, featured gold medals for toppers and felicitations of distinguished alumni, and drew dignitaries including IIT Guwahati Director Devendra Jalihal.