Infosys co-founder NR Narayana Murthy recently addressed the pressing issue of India’s rising population. Speaking at the convocation ceremony of Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology in Prayagraj. Where he was the chief guest, Murthy point out that the country has not focused enough on population control since the Emergency period.
Narayana Murthy: Population Control and Its Impact on India
Murthy stated, “India faces significant challenges related to population. Per capita land availability, and healthcare facilities.” He further explained that “since the Emergency period. We Indians have not paid enough attention to population control. This poses a risk of making our country unsustainable. In comparison, countries such as the US, Brazil and China have far higher per capita land availability.”
The Role of Professionals in Nation-Building
Murthy also touched on the responsibilities of professionals in contributing to the nation’s progress. He emphasized, “This contribution depends on having high aspirations, dreaming big and working hard to turn those dreams into reality.” According to him, professionals should work towards improving the lives of the next generation.
Sacrifices of the Previous Generation
Reflecting on his own journey, Murthy acknowledged the sacrifices made by his parents, siblings, and teachers. “One generation must make many sacrifices to improve the lives of the next. My parents, siblings, and teachers made significant sacrifices for my progress and my presence here as the chief guest is proof that their sacrifices were not in vain,” he said.
During the ceremony, a total of 1,670 degrees were award to students. Among them, postgraduate students received 34 gold medals, while undergraduate students received 13 gold medals.
