P.K. Mishra, principal secretary to the Prime Minister, visited the Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) and the Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS) on Friday and interacted with the students, emphasising the role of education in achieving the Premier’s vision of a developed India by 2047.

During his visit to KISS, Mishra highlighted the importance of women’s empowerment and the pivotal role of education in societal and economic development. He emphasised the significance of hard work, team spirit and the crucial part students play in realising the dream of Viksit Bharat, a mission that envisions India transforming into a developed nation by 2047.

“Our Prime Minister has a grand vision for India 2047 that he has articulated on various occasions,” the principal secretary said, acknowledging that India should achieve the status of a developed country while caring for nature and culture by adopting and implementing technology.

“India will be a thought leader in science and technology, aatmanirbhar in all sectors,” he said.

Giving a pep talk to KIIT students under the Knowledge Tree initiative, Mishra praised the institute’s remarkable journey and said he was impressed by the inclusive architecture and the diversity of the student population in the KIIT Group of Institutes, which includes many from tribal, backward and hilly regions, reflecting a commendable effort towards inclusivity and preservation of tribal culture and values.

He also talked about the National Education Policy.

Mishra made a tour of the campus accompanied by KIIT and KISS founder Achyuta Samanta. Samanta praised Mishra for his leadership and for being at the forefront of many transformative policies.