ISRO Chief Asks NIT Karnataka Graduates To Respond To Global Challenges

Speaking during 19th convocation of NIT Karnataka (NIT-K), Surathkal virtually on Saturday, ISRO Chairman K Sivan said the world is facing the challenges of climate change and natural calamities which may alter the face of earth in the future, which in turn will impact our lives.

ISRO Chairman K Sivan called upon graduates to respond to the global challenges of climate change and natural disasters and come up with strategies that enable mankind to adapt to the unprecedented developments. Speaking during 19th convocation of NIT Karnataka (NIT-K), Surathkal virtually on Saturday, he said the world is facing the challenges of climate change and natural calamities which may alter the face of earth in the future, which in turn will impact our lives.

"The future generation has a challenge to sustain ourselves in this changing scenario," he said. Stating that there are huge opportunities open for the engineering graduates to take up entrepreneurship, Mr Sivan said that immense possibilities are opening for start-up businesses.

Mr Sivan said India is now in a start-up boom and many professionals are quitting their well-paid jobs and responding to the demands of indigenous consumers through start-ups. The space sector has also undergone reforms under 'Atmanirbhar Bharat.' The government wants to set up a space industry ecosystem to generate more revenue through reforms in space, he said.

He called upon the graduates to choose what is close to one's heart and not to copy others. This will ensure excellence in professional life.