<p>The Vice-Chancellor was addressing students after inaugurating the classes for the academic year 2009-’10.<br /><br />“Engineers have a huge role to play in improving the quality of people’s lives. Whether it is in the construction of houses and bridges, or in writing new computer programmes; whether it is in the electrical, civil, mechanical or chemical fields; engineers can help make life better. That is why you have to understand the social importance of this profession,” he advised the students.<br /><br />“Along with learning, inculcate an interest in reading. Don’t read only what is related to your syllabus; read what will shape your personality, and sharpen your sensitivity. <br />“It is also very important to learn about the usage of the computer and the internet,” he said.<br /><br />Former ASITI president Dr S Ramegowda, President of the Byregowda Educational and Cultural Trust K Srinivasagowda, Secretary Krishna Reddy, Treasurer Dr Prabhakar Reddy and Principal K G Mohan were also present.</p>.<p>K G Mohan, Dr Prabhakar Reddy, D S Rame Gowda, K Srinivasa Gowda and Krishna Reddy are also seen. DH Photo </p>
<p>The Vice-Chancellor was addressing students after inaugurating the classes for the academic year 2009-’10.<br /><br />“Engineers have a huge role to play in improving the quality of people’s lives. Whether it is in the construction of houses and bridges, or in writing new computer programmes; whether it is in the electrical, civil, mechanical or chemical fields; engineers can help make life better. That is why you have to understand the social importance of this profession,” he advised the students.<br /><br />“Along with learning, inculcate an interest in reading. Don’t read only what is related to your syllabus; read what will shape your personality, and sharpen your sensitivity. <br />“It is also very important to learn about the usage of the computer and the internet,” he said.<br /><br />Former ASITI president Dr S Ramegowda, President of the Byregowda Educational and Cultural Trust K Srinivasagowda, Secretary Krishna Reddy, Treasurer Dr Prabhakar Reddy and Principal K G Mohan were also present.</p>.<p>K G Mohan, Dr Prabhakar Reddy, D S Rame Gowda, K Srinivasa Gowda and Krishna Reddy are also seen. DH Photo </p>
