Saturday 2 August 2014

Budding Engineers and Architects: Always make that little bit of an extra effort

Dear Budding Engineers and Architects,
 
The new academic year commenced from the last week of July 2014 in every institute imparting Engineering, Technology and Architecture programs of study. Keeping this in view, First & foremost, I convey my heartiest congratulations to you all for successfully completing your 12th certification examination, JEE (Main); JEE (Advance), CET (in few states); NATA exam and getting admitted yourself to the institute of your choice for furthering your studies in the discipline of Engineering, Technology and Architecture.


The years of toil and labour in pursuit of intellectual excellence has brought you today to the institute which you have taken admission will act as the gateway of all your future dreams and achievements. I also congratulate all the Parents, all the faculty members, staff members and other employees of the Institute, wherever you have studied as on date who has directly or indirectly contributed in this process. 


The world is evolving fast and this time it is the fast growing economies like India which are being looked upon to create a new economic order, both progressive as well as equitable. India has been planning many infrastructure development projects in coming days, few to name 100 smart cities, wherein the Engineers and Architects have a major role to play. 

My dear young aspirants, I call on you to seek inspiration from the leaders in the domain of Engineering, Technology and Architecture across the world by reading and understanding about their contribution in these domains. The course duration has to be utilized very effectively and efficiently to inculcate and imbibe the skills, like technical, financial and social, so that you become competent in every aspect to face the challenges ahead in your career.


My dear students do remember that every particle of dust has some knowledge to impart, if only there is someone to ask for it, there are many doors longing to open, if only someone will knock at them. Hence inculcate the spirit of enquiry while undergoing course work in class rooms/ laboratories or drawing halls; enable the interactive mode with the faculty members during learning. The success comes to those who instill in them the commitment of lifelong learning.

My best advice to you all is: Always make that little bit of an extra effort that is constantly required to be a better human being. Make progress every day, both personal as well as professional front. 
  
My best wishes go with you. May you never stop the learning process, acquiring of new skills academic as well as non academic and over and above, always have the right attitude. I wish you success in all your future endeavours.
 
Good Luck to all of you,          

Jagdish H Godihal