On Thursday, 19th October 2023, the Department of B. Tech First Year and Applied Sciences at KIET Group of Institutions, Delhi- NCR, Ghaziabad, organized the Amrit Kaal Vimarsh Vikasit Bharat @2047 initiated by Ministry of Education, Government of India and AICTE under the visionary leadership of Honorable Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi Ji.

For this mega event, AICTE nominated a very distinguished eminent speaker Shri Lokesh Mehra, Senior Business Lead Learner Engagement, Amazon Web Services. He visited the institute to deliver his thoughts on working the new normal – opportunities & transformation and nearly 500+ students participated in the session.

The event began by welcoming the eminent speaker with an oxy plant, in the presence of the Director Dr. A Garg, Joint Director, Dr Manoj Goel, and the Additional Director Dr. Shailesh Tiwari.

Dr. A Garg preceded the programme by addressing gathering about the significance of this initiative taken by AICTE with Ministry of Education. He said, “We feel highly privileged to be selected as one of institutes by AICTE to organize an expert talk under Amrit Kaal Vimarsh Vikasit Bharat @2047. With consistent efforts and determination, we shall definitely fulfill the goals of Amrit Kaal Vimarsh Vikasit Bharat, before 2047.” “I advise our future younger generation to be more vigilant about their career”, he added.

Dean B.Tech First Year and Applied Sciences Dr Shailendra Kumar Tiwary shared the involvements in this programme where newly admitted students can explore their academic, extra-curricular activities, sports, mental fitness (Yoga), Coding and many more for their evolution in their professional, emotional and mental path.

During his session, Mr Lokesh Mehra interacted with the students and explained how technology and generative AI is creating new job opportunities. He advised that “as the GenZ students, you all must focus on getting good grades, exploring internship opportunities, learn a foreign language and inculcate a habit of reading, in order to be successful in this tech-driven world.”

Students were thrilled to hear him and were highly motivated by his words of wisdom. The institute’s Director, then proceeded to present the eminent speaker with memento as a token of gratitude.

The Vote of Thanks was presented by the Student Induction Program Coordinator, Dr. CM Batra, who thanked the institute’s dignitaries, guest speaker, deans, heads of technical departments, functional heads, faculty members and students of B.Tech First Year, for participating in this interactive session.

The session was concluded by playing National Anthem paying respect and regards to our Nation Bharat as an active citizen of India.