I.T.S Mohan Nagar, Ghaziabad, hosted the 5th Edition of its prestigious SAMVAAD Lecture Series on 7 October 2026, bringing students and faculty members together for an insightful interaction on the theme “India Mission 2047.” The session featured Dr. Ajay Alok, National Spokesperson of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and TV panelist, as the distinguished speaker, with a focus on India's journey towards becoming a developed, progressive and self-reliant nation.
The programme commenced with a warm welcome by Mr. Arpit Chadha, Vice Chairman, I.T.S – The Education Group, who shared his thoughts on the vision of a stronger India. He emphasized that achieving the aspirations of India Mission 2047 requires more than economic growth; it calls for innovation, technological advancement, entrepreneurship, social responsibility and the active participation of young citizens.
During his engaging address, Dr. Ajay Alok shared his perspectives on India's growing global stature, economic transformation, digital progress and expanding startup ecosystem. He highlighted the opportunities available to today's youth and encouraged students to dream big, embrace continuous learning, develop practical skills and contribute meaningfully to the country's development.
The interactive question-and-answer session added a valuable dimension to the programme, giving students an opportunity to raise questions on India's future, emerging technologies, employment, entrepreneurship and national development. The exchange of ideas encouraged them to think critically about the challenges and opportunities that will shape India's journey towards 2047.
In his opening remarks, Dr. Sunil Kr. Pandey, Director, I.T.S Mohan Nagar, Ghaziabad, underscored the important role of students and young professionals in realizing the vision of a developed India. He highlighted the need to nurture innovation, research, professional skills, entrepreneurial thinking and responsible citizenship among the next generation.
The event was attended by students from the MBA, MCA and UG programmes, along with faculty members. Earlier, Dr. Manoj Kumar Jha presented a brief overview of the programme.
The 5th Edition of the SAMVAAD Lecture Series served as a meaningful platform for dialogue, learning and inspiration, reinforcing the idea that India's future will be shaped by the aspirations, knowledge and determination of its young people.
