MIT ADT organises ‘Deeksharambha-24’

The 9th edition of 'Deeksharambha-24,' the welcome ceremony for newly admitted students at MIT Art, Design, and Technology University, Vishwarajbagh, Pune, commenced today with a grand inauguration.

Dr G Satish Reddy, President of the Aeronautical Society of India and Scientific Advisor to the Ministry of Defense, delivered the keynote address, emphasizing the importance of innovative startups in addressing India's unemployment challenges.

Dr Reddy highlighted the dramatic growth in the startup ecosystem in India, noting that while there were only 458 active startups a few years ago, the number has now surpassed 1.5 lakh, with 90% of these startups being youthdriven. He urged students to consider startups as a viable career path, stressing that they play a critical role in solving unemployment and driving economic growth.