Business EconomyPosted at: Sep 5 2025 6:22PM


Minister Jitendra Singh hails IIT Roorkee as Asia’s first engineering college and role model

New Delhi, Sep 5 (UNI) Science and Technology Minister Jitendra Singh today said, “IIT Roorkee’s nearly 240 startups-out of 1.7 lakh across India–stand testimony to its significant contribution to the country’s startup system.”
“Your nine centres of excellence, pioneering work in disaster risk, resilience and sustainability, and your deep engagement with local communities through initiatives like Vibrant Villages make you a true role model,” the Minister said while addressing the convocation at IIT Roorkee.
Noting the recognitions of IIT Roorkee the Minister highlighted that the institute has received ‘Most Innovative Institute Award by the Confederation of Indian Industry’ for the fourth year in a row, along with ‘Gatishakti Achiever Award for Excellence of Women in STEM.’
Jitendra Singh also praised the leadership of Director Kamal Kishore Pant, Deputy Director UP Singh alongside other senior faculty members in steering the institute towards academic and research excellence.
The Minister underscored India’s rise in the global startup landscape, now ranked third with 1.7 lakh registered ventures.
“This is a democratisation of opportunities, and institutions like IIT Roorkee can nurture this momentum,” he said.
Jitendra Singh also spoke about emerging opportunities in biotechnology, space, nuclear energy, and Himalayan resources.
He mentioned about government initiatives like Purple Revolution in lavender cultivation and new biotechnology policies under BioE3 (employment, environment, and economy) as examples where academia and industry can work together.
Addressing graduate students, the Minister said, “You are born in the best of times. Your destiny has given you this providential privilege, and I am sure you will make the best of the opportunities that India offers today."
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