Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses IIT Delhi convocation, inaugurates Param Pragya supercomputer

Narendra Modi IIT Delhi Param Pragya 57th convocation NIT MoUs

On August 8, 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the 57th convocation of the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi as chief guest. He addressed more than 3,000 graduating students, including 587 PhD scholars, and presented the institute’s top academic honours – the President’s Gold Medal, Director’s Gold Medal, Shankar Dayal Sharma Gold Medal and Perfect Ten Gold Medal.

During the ceremony Modi virtually inaugurated the AI‑powered high‑performance supercomputing facility “Param Pragya” at IIT Delhi’s Sonipat campus, a centre intended to boost research in artificial intelligence, data science, advanced computing and interdisciplinary projects.

The event also highlighted IIT Delhi’s recent collaborations: Memoranda of Understanding with 18 National Institutes of Technology to create a national academic‑research network, the launch of a Cisco Technology Hub focused on AI and cybersecurity, and the presence of Union Education Minister Pralhad Joshi and NITI Aayog member Prof. Abhay Karandikar as guests of honour.

Entities: Indian Institute of Technology Delhi · Narendra Modi · Param Pragya · Pralhad Joshi · Rangan Banerjee

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[● 9 SOURCES] IIT Delhi has signed MoUs with 18 National Institutes of Technology to create a national academic and research collaboration network. (PM Modi to address IIT Delhi’s 57th convocation on August 8)
[● 7 SOURCES] Union Education Minister Pralhad Joshi and NITI Aayog member Prof. Abhay Karandikar will attend the convocation as guests of honour. (PM Modi to address IIT Delhi’s 57th convocation on August 8)
[● 7 SOURCES] Param Pragya is intended to strengthen capabilities in artificial intelligence, data science, advanced computing and interdisciplinary research. (PM Modi to address IIT Delhi’s 57th convocation on August 8)
[● 9 SOURCES] Modi will inaugurate the AI‑powered high‑performance supercomputing facility named Param Pragya at IIT Delhi's Sonipat campus. (PM Modi addresses IIT Delhi convocation, unveils 'Param Pragya')
[● 5 SOURCES] IIT Delhi launched a Cisco Technology Hub focused on AI and cybersecurity as a three‑year collaboration. (PM Modi to address IIT Delhi's 57th convocation on August 8)
[● 12 SOURCES] More than 3,000 students, including 587 PhD scholars, will receive degrees at the ceremony. (PM Modi to address IIT Delhi convocation, unveils 'Param Pragya')
[● 12 SOURCES] Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the 57th convocation of IIT Delhi on August 8, 2026. (PM Modi to address IIT Delhi’s 57th convocation ceremony today - Mangalorean.com)
[● 12 SOURCES] IIT Delhi will present prestigious academic honours including the President's Gold Medal, Director's Gold Medal, Shankar Dayal Sharma Gold Medal and Perfect Ten Gold Medal. (PM Modi to address IIT Delhi’s 57th convocation on August 8)
[● 5 SOURCES] IIT Delhi and Cisco launched a Technology Hub focused on AI and cybersecurity on August 4, 2026. (PM Modi to address IIT Delhi convocation, inaugurate AI‑powered supercomputing facility)