Union Minister of Commerce & Industry Piyush Goyal emphasized the role of design in India’s development and global innovation while addressing the 44th Convocation Ceremony of the National Institute of Design (NID) on February 27, 2025. He stated that design is more than aesthetics—it is an innovation that bridges India’s legacy with its future.
Key Highlights from the Event
- Graduation Ceremony: A total of 430 students from various disciplines were awarded degrees at the ceremony.
- Distinguished Guests: The event was attended by President Droupadi Murmu, Gujarat Governor Acharya Devvrat, Chief Minister Bhupendrabhai Patel, and Minister of State for Commerce & Industries Jitin Prasada.
- Government’s Vision: Minister Goyal reiterated Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of ‘Make in India’ and ‘Design in India’ for global markets.
- Design’s Growing Importance: He stressed that design plays a critical role across various industries, including space technology, semiconductors, audio-visual media, gaming, sustainability, and manufacturing.
- Chandrayaan Mission Example: He highlighted that the design of Chandrayaan’s satellite was crucial to its success, underlining the importance of India’s design capabilities.
Minister Goyal urged the graduates to embrace innovation, disruption, and inclusive growth, encouraging them to create new ideas and leave a global impact.
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