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The vision for IIT Madras aligns with the larger goal of making India a developed nation by 2047. The director expresses the need for an education system rooted in Indian knowledge, advocating for the integration of local languages and culture into learning. Technology is embraced as a means to break barriers and personalize education, particularly in a vastly populated country where the quality of teachers is crucial.
Innovation and entrepreneurship will be central themes in India's journey toward becoming a developed nation. IIT Madras's commitment to fostering startups, while ensuring that they are predominantly owned by Indians, highlights a conscious effort to maintain sovereignty over technology and ideas.