Ahmedabad, July 24
Adani University has inaugurated its academic induction programme, 'Navdiksha 2025', welcoming a fresh cohort of students into its flagship integrated BTech+MBA/M Tech programmes.
'Navdiksha 2025', held early this week, underscored the university’s commitment to preparing India’s youth for a new industrial era shaped by Artificial Intelligence (AI), sustainability and nation-building.
Delivering the opening remarks at the ceremony, Professor Sunil Jha, Dean of the Faculty of Sciences, reinforced the increasing importance of physics, chemistry, and mathematics in an era of “physical AIâ€.
Professor Jha urged students to see beyond coding and understand the mechanics of the real world. “As AI integrates with robotics and automation, grasping physical laws will define success,†he said.
Renowned management consultant and Harvard University alumnus, Dr Ram Charan, reflected on his six decades of experience across continents.
“Find your God-given talent, follow it with commitment, and never stop learning,†he said, advising students to reflect daily, ask questions relentlessly, and approach university as a discovery ground for purpose and joy.
The integrated B.Tech+MBA/M Tech programmes are designed in line with the government’s National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. It also reflects the varsity’s ethos of fostering deep scientific acumen, multidisciplinary learning, and leadership in real-world applications across technology, energy, and infrastructure.
Dr Ravi P. Singh, Provost, Adani University, welcomed students from across India, emphasising that the integrated programmes -- ranging from computer science to energy engineering -- prepare them for real-world impact.
“Whether your focus is AI, sustainability, or infrastructure, you are at the right place, at the right time,†he said. He also challenged students to create their own queues in life rather than follow others blindly and to view learning as an act of nation-building.
Further, Adani Group Chief Transformation Officer (CTO), Sudipta Bhattacharya, presented a compelling roadmap for the future. He framed the AI revolution as the first industrial shift to challenge human cognition, urging students to become bold and curious innovators.
“Machines can now think. But only humans can believe, collaborate, and create with purpose,†he said.
Bhattacharya also highlighted the Adani Group’s ongoing $90 billion investment push as a massive opportunity for future professionals in technology and infrastructure.
— IANS
Reader Comments
While the initiative is commendable, I hope they maintain academic independence and not just serve corporate interests. Education should be about critical thinking, not just creating 'industry-ready' workers. The curriculum must balance practical skills with liberal arts.
Dr. Ram Charan's advice is pure gold! "Find your God-given talent" - this is what our education system often misses. We push students towards conventional careers instead of helping them discover their true potential. More institutions should adopt this philosophy ðŸ‘
The integrated BTech+MBA program sounds promising but I wonder about the fees structure. Private universities in India are becoming increasingly unaffordable for middle-class families. Hope they have good scholarship programs for deserving students from all economic backgrounds.
$90 billion investment by Adani Group means massive job opportunities! This university could be a direct pipeline to these careers. Smart move aligning education with industry needs. Hope other Indian corporates follow this model of investing in education infrastructure.
As an educator, I'm impressed by the multidisciplinary approach. The NEP 2020 vision finally being implemented! Though I hope they don't neglect humanities completely - even engineers need to understand society and ethics. Balance is key in education.
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