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Deputy Chief Minister Arun Sao addresses the closing session of the Youth Conclave-cum-National Conference, jointly organised by NIT Raipur and the Indian National Academy of Engineering, in Raipur on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. Photo: channel24india.com via CG/DPR
Calls on engineering students to apply their knowledge and innovation to society’s needs; outstanding research, projects and hackathon contributions recognised
Key Highlights
- Deputy Chief Minister Arun Sao addressed the closing session of a two-day Youth Conclave-cum-National Conference at NIT Raipur.
- The event was jointly organised by NIT Raipur and the Indian National Academy of Engineering.
- Sao urged technical students to use their abilities for social progress and national development.
- Young participants were honoured for outstanding research papers, project exhibits and hackathon contributions.
- Academics, scientists and students participated in the concluding session.
Raipur: Deputy Chief Minister and Sports and Youth Welfare Minister Arun Sao on Wednesday urged engineering and technical students to use their knowledge, research and innovative abilities for the benefit of society and the nation, saying today’s young people would lead a developed India in the years ahead.
Addressing the closing session of the Youth Conclave-cum-National Conference at the National Institute of Technology, Raipur, Sao said the country had considerable expectations of its young people’s talent, knowledge and capabilities.
The two-day event was jointly organised by NIT Raipur and the Indian National Academy of Engineering (INAE). Young participants were recognised for outstanding research papers, project exhibition entries and contributions to the hackathon.
Knowledge must serve society
Students, faculty members and delegates attend the closing session of the two-day Youth Conclave-cum-National Conference at NIT Raipur on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. Photo: channel24india.com via CG/DPR
Sao said students pursuing engineering and technical education should look beyond individual achievement and consider how their learning could address wider social and national needs.
He encouraged them to recognise their responsibilities and contribute through study, research and innovation.
Sao said young people could use their qualifications, knowledge and abilities not only to advance their own careers, but also to help India reach new heights.
The Deputy Chief Minister said the Union government, under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, was working towards the vision of a developed India. He added that young people were receiving opportunities to progress and demonstrate their abilities.
Today’s youth will shape tomorrow’s India
Speaking about the long-term significance of the developed India vision, Sao said it concerned the future of the present generation of young people.
He observed that members of his generation might not be present when that vision was fully realised, but the students of today would be among those leading the country.
Sao emphasised that young people should begin contributing now, because they would carry the responsibility of leading a developed India with confidence and distinction.
He called on students to understand the importance of their participation and channel their capabilities towards national progress.
Research and innovation recognised
The concluding session recognised young participants who had distinguished themselves through research presentations, project exhibits and hackathon contributions.
Sao expressed confidence that the two-day gathering had provided students, faculty members and scientists with opportunities for meaningful discussion.
He said the ideas and experiences emerging from the conference could prove useful to society and the country in the future.
Academics and scientists attend
The closing session was also attended by Prof. Rajiv Prakash, Director of IIT Bhilai, and Dr Rohit Kumar Gupta, Director of the Jawaharlal Nehru Aluminium Research Development and Design Centre.
NIT Raipur faculty members Prof. Sameer Vajpayee, Prof. Archana Sharma, Dr S. Sanyal and Dr Sanjeev Kumar were also present.
