Pune: At the 30th Graduation Ceremony of the Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics, Sanjay Kirloskar, Chairman and Managing Director of Kirloskar Brothers Limited, urged the graduating students to view challenges such as climate change, income inequality, and urbanization as opportunities for growth.
Kirloskar emphasized that in order to realize the dream of a developed India, rapid progress over the coming decades is essential.
In his keynote address, Kirloskar said, "To create a prosperous future, the youth must seize these challenges as opportunities and make a transformative impact on the country’s strategic decisions.
The world is changing fast, with obstacles like climate change, economic inequality, and global uncertainties standing in our path. But these are the very hurdles we must overcome to ensure progress."
During the ceremony, 440 students received their degrees, with 9 PhD holders, 113 undergraduate graduates, and 318 postgraduates in various programs, including Financial Economics.
The event was attended by Dr. Suresh Gosavi, Vice-Chancellor of Savitribai Phule Pune University, and Dr. Ajit Ranade, Vice-Chancellor of Gokhale Institute, who both praised the students' achievements and urged them to make meaningful contributions to India’s future.
Kirloskar further discussed the global landscape, stating that several developed countries are striving to bring back manufacturing to their shores while Europe and the United States are leading efforts to create jobs in the green technology sector.
He added that this shift in global economic trends is unlikely to affect the Indian economy in any significant way, provided the country’s youth step up to shape new models of sustainable growth.
He stressed that the newly graduated students will play a key role in reducing inequality and boosting sustainable development. Kirloskar also highlighted the importance of addressing challenges like the lack of digital literacy in rural areas and improving infrastructure and connectivity.
Dr. Gosavi, in his address, expressed his confidence in the students’ potential to uphold the institute’s legacy of analytical research and problem-solving.
He said, "You are entering a world filled with challenges, but also great opportunities. How you use your talents to solve these issues, especially concerning economic inequality and climate change, will determine the future impact you have on our society."
The event concluded with Dr. Ranade offering further advice to the graduates, urging them to aim high and make a significant difference in shaping India’s economic and political systems.