Speaking at the 12th Convocation of the Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST) - Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, the Vice President said that India has the repository of potential, knowledge and wisdom.
He urged the students to "continue to push boundaries and inspire future generations to achieve new milestones in science and technology" and also to "bring about good change for the nation, a change that you have dreamed of."
Noting that “many things related to space and science are abstract and enigmatic,” he asked students “to make them tangible and ensure that they contribute to improving the lives of a billion people in our country or more.” .
"His projects in combustion analysis, climate studies, artificial intelligence applications, satellite imagery and battery technology exemplify India's innovation prowess."
Stating that "India is a country of hope and possibilities" and that the "world recognizes this", he appealed to students "to look around at the prospects and opportunities".
While things are changing every moment, he reminded them to “take charge of technology, be innovative and think outside the box.”
Importantly, Vice President Dhankhar asked the students to never fear failure.
“Never have tension, never have stress, never fear failure; Failure is just one more step towards success.”
Citing the example of Chandrayaan-2's failure to land softly, he said, "It was not a failure but a stepping stone towards the success of Chandrayaan 3."
“Therefore, never fear failure. If you put your entire mind in a parking spot for fear of failure, you are doing an injustice not only to yourself but also to humanity. So never stop trying.”
He also asked students not to work in silos.
“The best is outside the silos. Be fully aware of the best. The opportunities are challenging, but the gains will be geometric,” said the vice president.
He urged the students to "continue to push boundaries and inspire future generations to achieve new milestones in science and technology" and also to "bring about good change for the nation, a change that you have dreamed of."
Noting that “many things related to space and science are abstract and enigmatic,” he asked students “to make them tangible and ensure that they contribute to improving the lives of a billion people in our country or more.” .
"His projects in combustion analysis, climate studies, artificial intelligence applications, satellite imagery and battery technology exemplify India's innovation prowess."
Stating that "India is a country of hope and possibilities" and that the "world recognizes this", he appealed to students "to look around at the prospects and opportunities".
While things are changing every moment, he reminded them to “take charge of technology, be innovative and think outside the box.”
Importantly, Vice President Dhankhar asked the students to never fear failure.
“Never have tension, never have stress, never fear failure; Failure is just one more step towards success.”
Citing the example of Chandrayaan-2's failure to land softly, he said, "It was not a failure but a stepping stone towards the success of Chandrayaan 3."
“Therefore, never fear failure. If you put your entire mind in a parking spot for fear of failure, you are doing an injustice not only to yourself but also to humanity. So never stop trying.”
He also asked students not to work in silos.
“The best is outside the silos. Be fully aware of the best. The opportunities are challenging, but the gains will be geometric,” said the vice president.
