Electric aircrafts will not be too far behind in this fast-changing world : Dr Ashok Jhunjhunwala at Crescent's physical' Convocation

Chennai,– B. S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology held its 10th Convocation at its campus yesterday. A total of 1865 graduants including 31 Ph.D., 390 PG and 1444 UG received their degree at the Convocation ceremony. 

40 Students were awarded Gold Medals for securing top ranks. Of this 25 students were from UG and 15 students were from PG. The Convocation was held as per the safety protocol norms as prescribed by the Government of Tamil Nadu due to the on-going pandemic. Based on the restrictions 71 students received their degrees in person and 1794 students attended the convocation online.  The degrees were handed over to the students by Dr. Ashok Jhunjhunwala, Institute Professor, IIT Madras. 

Gold Medallist receiving the award from Dr. Ashok Jhunjhunwala, Institute Professor, IIT Madras.

Speaking on this occasion Dr. Ashok Jhunjhunwala, Institute Professor, IIT Madras, congratulated the graduands on receiving the degrees and remarked, “Renewables are likely to become the primary source of power. By around 2030, most of India's vehicles will be running on electric power. This will be a great disruption. Today 7.1% of India's GDP comes from auto-sector. The processing and distribution of transport fuel contributes to another 5%. This 12.1% GDP and millions of jobs associated with them will be under threat. The transition will not be smooth if this is not handled well. You are walking into the beginning of this transition. Your knowledge and skills, honed by this institute, could make a difference. Similarly, Robotics, 3D-Manufacturing, Nanomaterials are present now and are going to transform the society. Electric aircrafts will not be too far behind in this fast-changing world. Your ability to learn new things, train and adopt yourself quickly, can make you to lead the world.”