In the era of globalization, the recent technological advancement and information explosion have influenced our lives in more than one way. The key question of today is how to take full advantage of the technology revolution that is taking place at an amazing speed. I am confident that our students will take the challenge and make India technologically self-reliant. I take great pleasure in extending my fullest support for the overall development of this Institute and I am confident that it will become a Centre of excellence where the accent is on quality and speed and where every outgoing student will work for the upliftment of society.