Design is key to India’s legacy and future development: Piyush Goyal
National Institute of Design celebrates 44th Convocation Ceremony, 430 students awarded degrees
Design is not
only about aesthetics, it is an innovation that has its impact on India’s
legacy and will play a role in the country’s development. This was stated by
Union Minister of Commerce & Industry Shri Piyush Goyal during his address
at the 44th Convocation Ceremony of National Institute of Design (NID) on
Thursday, February 27, 2025. He further noted that the fresh graduates will act
as a bridge between the legacy and the future of this country.
President of India, Droupadi Murmu, Acharya Devvrat,
Governor of Gujarat, Bhupendrabhai Patel, Chief Minister of Gujarat, Minister
of State Commerce and Industries Jitin Prasada and Governing Council Members
also graced the event.
Highlighting Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s call for
‘Make in India’ and ‘Design in India’ for the world, Minister Goyal noted that
the fresh graduates will make it a reality. He stressed that these graduates as
problem solvers, innovators and designers will be working for the world. “You
will be the architect of the world, the world is waiting for you”, he said.
Emphasising on the growing importance of design across
sectors from space to semiconductors, Goyal pointed out that the first stage of
the Chandrayaan space mission was the satellite’s design that led to its
success. He asserted that India’s design capabilities will be on display in
audio-visual technologies to gaming, sustainability, toys and more.
Possibilities in design are endless. We have to create
new ideas, innovation on a large scale catering to 140 crore people of the
country. Inclusive growth and development are our country’s will and strength.
Create, disrupt and leave a mark in the world with your capabilities, the Minister
said.
The 44th Convocation Ceremony saw 430 students from
various disciplines being awarded degrees from the National Institute of Design.