SRMIST inaugurates the forth edition of T-Summit: Call To Develop Technology To Transform Quality Of Life In Rural Areas

Ace nuclear physicist Rajagopala Chidambaram considered the ‘Hero’ of Pokhran-2 nuclear tests in 1998, said Friday that Technology has a pivotal role to play in transforming quality of life in rural areas. SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, July 12: Delivering the inaugural address to the SRM Technical Summit 4.0 on the theme of ‘Pioneering Social Innovation’ , Chidambaram said, “When the quality of life in rural areas becomes comparable to urban areas, then only India can be considered a developed country.” Achieving the United Nations designated development goals is only the starting point, he said urging engineering student delegates from across the country to become creators of technology, not followers. This fourth T-Summit is a build up to the 13 th edition of Aaruush, the national level Techno-Management Fest of SRMIST, scheduled from September 26. SRM T-Summit 4.0 inaugurated by Dr. R. Chidambaram (Former director of BARC) alongs...