Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, on Thursday, said that knowledge, science and technology were embedded in India’s DNA.

“The entire world is now looking to our youth with renewed hope. Without a doubt, the future belongs to India. Youth should navigate their way through challenges, and success will surely follow,” he said.

The chief minister was addressing the newly-admitted students of the inaugural batch of Maharana Pratap Institute of Technology (MPIT), which is run by Maharana Pratap Shiksha Parishad in Gorakhpur.

Pointing out that the ‘triveni’ (confluence) of knowledge, science and labour flows continuously in India, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said, “Tradition, hard work and progress are integral to our nature. This quality makes us truly unique in the world.”

He emphasised the need to align with global standards, stating, “We must also meet the expectations of parents. For this, students and teachers should work together. Study national and international journals regularly and make use of e-libraries to advance yourselves.”

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath emphasised the importance of embracing technology in order to simplify life and address real world challenges. He stressed the need for innovations that propel development while maintaining harmony with nature.

Inspiring the students, the chief minister noted that Uttar Pradesh is rapidly emerging as a major employment hub. “The state is making significant strides toward becoming a centre for semiconductors, a key component of today’s technological era. Both direct and cyclical investments are pouring in. Therefore, it is the responsibility of technical institutions to step forward and provide skilled labour to meet this growing demand,” he said.

Chief Minister Yogi remarked that India plays a dominant role in Silicon Valley’s computer technology sector, with a significant contribution from the youth of Uttar Pradesh. “After Silicon Valley, Hyderabad, and Bengaluru, Uttar Pradesh must also progress rapidly in this field,” he said.

To achieve this, the first state-of-the-art Centre of Excellence in eastern Uttar Pradesh is being established at the Maharana Pratap Institute of Technology (MPIT).

“Aligned with world-class standards; this Centre of Excellence will also serve as a key resource for fifteen other technical educational institutions across eastern Uttar Pradesh,” he added.

Chief Minister Yogi announced that various integrated courses, including drone technology, 3D printing, artificial intelligence and space technology, will be offered at different Centres of Excellence within the MPIT campus.

He highlighted that by adopting global standard curricula, the institute offers students an opportunity to prepare themselves for relevant industries and service sectors through professional certificate courses, minor degree programmes, and advanced courses.

During the interaction, Chief Minister Yogi urged the faculty to analyse global market demands and design courses accordingly.

“Our focus should be on modern-age courses,” he said, adding that the Tata Consultancy is making significant contributions in this area.

“By emphasising modern-age courses in the Centre of Excellence, we can ensure 100 per cent placement for students,” the chief minister added.

Reflecting on the establishment of the first polytechnic by the Maharana Pratap Education Council in 1956, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath stated, “Today, Maharana Pratap Polytechnic stands as one of the top polytechnics in the state. Inspired by this success, we must strive to make Maharana Pratap Institute of Technology (MPIT) the leading institute in Uttar Pradesh within the next five years. To achieve this, it is essential for the institution to be connected with industry and for the youth to continuously enhance their skills.”

During the dialogue with the inaugural batch of MPIT students, many posed questions to Chief Minister Yogi regarding topics such as knowledge, science, technology and employment. The Chief Minister provided guidance and insights in response to each question.

Member of Parliament Ravi Kishan Shukla was also present at the event. The welcome address was delivered by MPIT Director Dr Sudhir Agarwal, while the vote of thanks was proposed by MP Polytechnic Principal Dr Anil Prakash Singh.