Embracing Sustainable Development: A Vital Path Forward

V. Kamakoti, Director of IIT-Madras and Vice-Chancellor of Gandhigram University, highlighted the need to meet the United Nations' sustainable development objectives during his speech at Saranathan College of Engineering in Tiruchi. He emphasized that India's journey to becoming a powerhouse is dependent on adopting these aspirations.

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Kamakoti stressed the unpredictability of global climate patterns, reinforcing the importance of coordinated actions towards sustainability. He predicted that future labor markets will favor areas such as recycling, civil engineering, and aeronautical engineering as the emphasis on sustainability increases.


Essentially, Kamakoti's message emphasizes the importance of putting sustainable development first in India and around the world. It is more than a moral obligation; it is a strategic need for our shared destiny.