THE REAL COMPETITION IS WITH ONESELF
He said," Every generation has a responsibility, but the responsibility of each generation is different."
He emphasised, "The young generation must use its knowledge and skills to build a developed and self-reliant India."
And added, "The next 30-35 years of the lives today's youth would have a major impact on India's journey towards becoming a developed nation."
His message to the graduates was simple:
Those who keep learning will win.
He urged them, to remain curious, question accepted ideas and most importantly, have the courage to find solutions
He advised them that whenever a challenge appeared too big, they must break it down into smaller parts, just as they had done in laboratories and projects.
"You are leaving the institute with more than just a degree. You are leaving with the ability to solve difficult problems."
He concludes,"Do not measure your lives by someone else's salary, company,city, country or startup."
"Life is not a leaderboard; the real competition is with oneself."
Excerpts from The Times of India 9 August 2026
A leaderboard is a visual list or board that ranks people, teams, or players from best to worst based on their scores, points or performance. It shows who is in first place and who is winning in a game, sport, or competition.

