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India must innovate at the scale of infrastructure growth, says Priti Adani

Adani University Chairperson Dr Priti Adani emphasised the need for research and industry-academia collaboration during the university's third convocation in Ahmedabad.

Adani University held its third convocation ceremony in Ahmedabad on Saturday, where 374 students from the 2026 batch received degrees, according to India TV.

Dr Priti Adani, Chairperson of Adani University, presided over the event and stated that India needs to develop innovation capabilities that match its infrastructure achievements.

She suggested that the country must create new ideas on the same scale as its built infrastructure and called for stronger partnerships between academic institutions and industries.

The ceremony included the presentation of ten medals for academic excellence, consisting of five gold, three silver, and two bronze medals.

Professor Govindan Rangarajan, Director of the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, attended as the chief guest and spoke about the opportunities and challenges of artificial intelligence.

Registrar General Professor Dr Dhaval Pujara presented the university's annual report, noting its academic progress and efforts to expand engagement with industry partners.

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