Dharwad: The role of advanced technology has been extraordinary in monitoring and containing the spread of Covid-19, said Professor A K Kirankumar, former chairman of the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO).
Overcoming the 70th and 71st Annual Connections from the University of Karnatak (KU) virtually on Friday, he said technology-based Covid handling has reduced the burden of the health care sector with the extent.
“Social distance, video conferencing, and digital monitoring are the best containing the spread of the virus,” he said, and added that to collect data / locations of infected people, cellular applications and social media have been very useful.
Internet of Things (IoT), Mega and Artificial Intelligence Data (AI) has also helped track virus mutations, the use of medical facilities and the implementation of restrictions among others.
It is possible for people to get online therapy, self-examination and self-assessment through the application, he explained.
Citing Alvin Toffler, the author of ‘The Future Shock’, Kirankumar said: “The 21st century illiterate will not be those who cannot read and write, but those who cannot learn, release and escape.
Sustainable learning helps someone Facing new challenges and enjoy the benefits of new technology, “he said and suggested new graduates to continue to learn new things and gain new skills.
Speaking of the achievement of ISRO, Kirankumar said its programs have played an important role in Indian socio-economic development.
Governor and Chancellor of Universities, Thavarchand Gehlot, lead the program.
Pro-Chancellor and Higher Education Minister Dr.
C C C C C C C C C C C C N Ashwath Narayana also spoke.
Ku Vice-Chancellor K was gudged welcomed and introduced officials.
VC also explained my achievements in the past two years.
4,165 candidates were given degrees during the 70th convocation and 4,568 candidates during the 71st meeting.
DrT M Aminabhavi, former Professor of the Department of Chemistry, served Diamond Jubilee Professor Award.
In the offline function held at the Golden Jubilee Hall, the Holder of the PhD is presented with a certificate.
The gold medal will be presented to the winners at a function to be held in the same place at 10:30 a.m.
on Saturday.
Tech plays an important role in loading a pandemic: ISRO former head
