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Dr. Deepak B. Phatak and Subrao M. Nilekani discuss empowering the academic fraternity for a prosperous, innovative, and harmonious India through quality education and research. They emphasize fostering a spirit of inquiry, critical analysis, and hard work among students to address national challenges and opportunities. This address highlights the importance of individual attention, innovative teaching approaches, and the transformative power of Ph.D. education in shaping future leaders. It calls for a shift from exam-oriented, rigid syllabi towards a more responsive and inclusive educational system aimed at building a vibrant, knowledge-driven society.
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Dr Deepak B Phatak Subrao Nilekani Chair Professor Kanwal Rekhi Building Department of Computer Science and Engineering IIT Bombay Address to the academic fraternity at Amaravati, 8 August 2009 ‘Building India where dreams come true’Journey to an exciting academic carrer
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