Future-proofing Career amid Global Tech Layoff

With global tech innovation accelerating through Al, deep tech, and quantum breakthroughs, India is positioning itself as a key driver in shaping the next decade of digital transformation. Padmashree Prof.

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Manindra Agrawal, Director of IIT Kanpur and one of India's most respected academicians, has been at the forefront of shaping the country's technological and educational landscape.

In this exclusive conversation, he shares his insights on India's evolving role in the global tech revolution, the deep-tech initiatives that will define the next decade, and how IIT Kanpur is preparing students with futureready skills in Al, data science, and intelligent systems. Prof. Agrawal also addresses the challenges of an uncertain job market and highlights why strong fundamentals and adaptability remain the cornerstones of a sustainable tech career.

How do you see India's role in the global technology revolution evolving over the next decade?

Ans: The Indian government is making concrete efforts to build a strong deep tech ecosystem within the country. India's role in the global technology revolution is set to expand significantly over the next decade, driven by a strong focus on building a deep tech ecosystem.

The government has launched transformative national missions across critical domains such as the National Semiconductor Mission to strengthen chip design and manufacturing capabilities, the IndiaAI Mission to drive large-scale adoption and research in artificial intelligence, the National Quantum Mission to advance quantum communication and computing, and the National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems to integrate IoT, robotics, and advanced automation into core sectors.