Research, innovation and industry-academia collaboration key to India’s progress
Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan today said that educational institutions should go beyond imparting basic education and evolve into global centres of knowledge, research and innovation. He was addressing the Founders’ Day Celebrations and inauguration of ‘Arivukoodam’ of the Kongu Vellalar Institute of Technology (KVIT) Trust at Perundurai, Erode, as the Chief Guest.
The Vice President appreciated the vision of the 41 founders and noted that nearly one lakh people have received education through KVIT institutions. He said their contribution has played a significant role in the growth of education in the Kongu region and commended the institutions for their global linkages with countries including Germany, the US, France and Japan.
Governor of Tamil Nadu and Keralam Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, Supreme Court Judge Justice M. M. Sundresh, KVIT Trust Chairman Devarajan, among others, attended the programme. (UPDATED ON 29TH AUGUST 2026)
