FM Urges Students To Explore Opportunities Beyond IT

Vijayawada, Oct 25 (KNN) Union finance minister Nirmala Sitaraman has asked youth to look for opportunities in different fields as India has ample of opportunities, reported TOI. 

Calling India a land of opportunities in the world, she announced that 13 prominent foreign startup companies are planning to invest in India. 

Addressing the students at the convocation of Vignan university, the FM explained that the products of these firms would be manufactured in India and exported abroad.

The minister exhorted the students not to confine themselves to employment in software and IT companies, saying that there are abundant opportunities in research in areas such as new materials, rare minerals, material science, drone technology, and natural gas technology. 

“India offers the most opportunities globally. Young brains should make the most of this situation as India has become a global powerhouse,” said Sitaraman.

She highlighted the readiness of the Indian population to embrace new technologies, with widespread internet access and the use of QR codes for payments, even by small businesses.

AP finance minister Buggana Rajendranath said the students should make themselves flexible to avail the opportunities. 

(KNN Bureau)