Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan said Kerala must attract high‑tech industries to generate employment and reverse the outflow of workers. He made the remarks during the inaugural address at the silver jubilee celebrations of Rajagiri School of Engineering and Technology in Kakkanad.
He pointed out that Kerala’s natural resources are abundant but land is scarce, making large‑scale traditional manufacturing less viable. Radhakrishnan urged the state to concentrate on high‑technology sectors that can thrive despite limited land, creating more opportunities for residents.
The Vice-President criticized an education system that focuses solely on memorisation and professional certificates, arguing that graduates must be equipped to meet societal and market demands. He highlighted the rapid expansion of higher education in India since 2014 under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, noting the establishment of 16 Indian Institutes of Information Technology, eight Indian Institutes of Management, seven Indian Institutes of Technology and 12 All India Institutes of Medical Sciences. He expressed confidence that Kerala will soon host an AIIMS.
Radhakrishnan also called on young people to reject drugs and apply their talents for personal and collective betterment. He inaugurated ‘Confluence 3.0’, an industry‑academia summit on the impact of artificial intelligence, in the presence of Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan, Union Minister Suresh Gopi and other dignitaries.
