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PM Narendra Modi to address IIT Delhi's 57th convocation tomorrow
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🗓 04 Sep 2026, 10:32 AM
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi will deliver the chief guest speech at the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi's 57th convocation scheduled for tomorrow.
New Delhi, Sept 4 (News On AIR) – Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to address the 57th convocation of the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi tomorrow, marking his first appearance at the institute's graduation ceremony this year.
The ceremony, organized by IIT Delhi, will see over 2,000 graduating students from engineering, science and interdisciplinary programmes receive their degrees. The institute, a premier centre of technical education and research, has traditionally invited eminent personalities as chief guests.
Modi is expected to highlight the role of technology and innovation in nation‑building, echoing the government's focus on skill development and digital transformation. His remarks will be closely watched by academia and industry alike, given the institute's strong ties with the country's tech ecosystem.
The event will also feature speeches by the university's director and the Union Minister for Education, followed by the conferring of degrees and a cultural program showcasing student talent.
The ceremony, organized by IIT Delhi, will see over 2,000 graduating students from engineering, science and interdisciplinary programmes receive their degrees. The institute, a premier centre of technical education and research, has traditionally invited eminent personalities as chief guests.
Modi is expected to highlight the role of technology and innovation in nation‑building, echoing the government's focus on skill development and digital transformation. His remarks will be closely watched by academia and industry alike, given the institute's strong ties with the country's tech ecosystem.
The event will also feature speeches by the university's director and the Union Minister for Education, followed by the conferring of degrees and a cultural program showcasing student talent.