He was chairing a meeting of Graduate Studies Research Board at Syndicate Room. He said that the knowledge economy was essential to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDP) and compete with the world in technological advancement. He said that every passing year, the knowledge was doubling in the world and we have to keep the students updated with modern knowledge. He said that strong academia-industry linkage coupled with out-of-the-box solutions, and innovative ideas would help the issues and alleviate poverty. He said that it is imperative to make the interventions to reduce the import bill and to boost up the export. He urged the meeting to sharpen the God given qualities of the students so that they can prove their mettle in their chosen field. He said that tangible steps are being taken to improve the quality of education at the campus. He said that new demand driven degree programs will also be kicked off. He said ICT tools has benefit of access for everyone and everywhere without the limitations of time and space. He said information and communication technologies must be used for creating the said cause.