CHENNAI: Emphasising the need to always be a step ahead in a rapidly changing world, Chief Minister M K Stalin urged graduates to combine integrity and innovation as they enter the workforce.
Delivering the 33rd graduation day address at the Bharathidasan Institute of Management (BIM) on Monday, the CM said today’s youngsters must run at a pace faster than the speed at which the world is changing, otherwise, they will get outdated.
Urging students to balance technological progress with moral values, Stalin said, “In this era driven by Artificial Intelligence, what will set you apart is not technology, but your integrity and human values.” He also stressed that honing leadership qualities is also necessary in today’s times. Stressing that leadership is not about the position one holds or the salary one draws, but the positive impact one creates, Stalin encouraged the audience to constantly update their knowledge and remain relevant in an evolving world.
Highlighting Tamil Nadu’s achievements in education, the CM said the state’s leadership in higher learning was the result of the Dravidian model, which prioritises equity and access. “Former CM Kalaignar M Karunanidhi laid the foundation for this progress, and our government is carrying his vision forward,” he said.
At the ceremony, degrees were conferred on 197 graduates and medals were presented to top performers. Ravi Appasamy, chairman, board of governors, BIM, said the institute will begin a new chapter of growth as a new campus is taking shape in Tiruchy.
BIM has partnered with the iTamilnadu Technology (iTNT) Foundation, the state’s designated agency under the department of IT and digital services, to promote research, entrepreneurship and talent development in emerging technologies. The institute is also working with several digital companies based in TN to deliver AI/ML solutions to end users in healthcare, banking and finance worldwide, generating substantial revenue from consultancy services, he added.