'Bharat jeetega': Ambani calls on India's youth to drive leadership in AI, energy, technology at PDEU convocation

Reliance Industries Ltd Chairman and Managing Director and President & Chairman of the Board of Governors at Pandit Deendayal Energy University (PDEU), Mukesh Ambani, during the 13th Convocation Ceremony held at its campus in Gandhinagar, said the energy of India’s youth will transform ‘Bharat’, while calling on India’s youth to drive national leadership in AI, energy and technology.

He said history shows that countries become true economic powers only when they are strong in science and technology. “History also shows that nations lead in science and technology only when they have world-class universities.” He said he believes in youth because the greatest source of energy in the world is the “Energy of the patriotic youth and India is a young country.”

He said right now, there is a stiff global competition in Artificial Intelligence, new energy, particularly the development of nuclear fusion technologies, space technologies, bio technologies and life sciences technologies. “In this race, Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar (Whoever wins is the champion)! Under the dynamic leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendrabhai Modi ji, I believe Bharat jeetega (India will win)…PDEU must make its own contribution to winning this race.”

He said that as students begin their journey, he wants to introduce them to four lifelong companions who will walk beside them every step of the way. “Your first friend is Curiosity. This is the child within you that keeps asking, “Why?” and “Why not?”…Your second strength is Courage. Courage is the voice that says, “Dream Big.” Your third friend is Perseverance. Your fourth friend is Gratitude, which comes with humility.”

Citing the example of AI, he said in today’s world, ChatGPT can give you answers, but only you, as curious students, can ask the right questions. “In the age of AI, the person with the most answers is smart, but the person with the best questions is a leader.”

He also welcomed Sudhir Mehta, Chairman Emeritus of the Torrent Group, as the chief guest at the event. “For me, Sudhirbhai is one of the proud sons of Gujarat. He, like my father, started as first generation and built a world-class power and pharmaceutical company and made Torrent a name that is known across India and the world. His wisdom continues to nurture and inspire his family, businesses, and the exemplary philanthropic service of the UN Mehta Foundation, for which he spends most of his time now.”