“As India aims to transition from a $4 trillion to a $30 trillion economy by 2047, the active contribution of women is not just a preference, it is a necessity,” said Gowri Kailasam, Chief Executive Officer, SLD and LMCI, Rane (Madras) Ltd, at the 2026 Institute Day Celebrations of Coimbatore Institute of Technology (CIT).

The Institute celebrated its Institute Day on Wednesday with Gowri Kailasam, (who is also its distinguished alumna), as the Chief Guest. The event was presided over by Managing Trustee Santossh.

Addressing the gathering Gowri called for a collective effort to bridge the gender gap in the workforce. She emphasized that increasing female participation in industry is not just a matter of equity, but a vital driver to fuel India’s ambitious economic goals.
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She stressed the urgency of up skilling in Artificial Intelligence and Robotics, and noted that while India possesses a massive working population, increasing individual productivity through technological fluency is vital for nation growth.

She also urged students to move beyond simple networking and focus on character-building and discipline, citing these as the bedrock of professional success.

R. Santossh, Managing Trustee of CIT, reaffirmed the institution’s commitment to holistic development and faculty excellence. Reflecting on his first year in the role, he shared lessons in resilience from his 30-year career in the textile industry.
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Earlier, the college’s Principal Rajeswari delivered the welcome address. Director of Admissions Vishnu Nischal Rajkumar offered felicitation and Chief Academic Officer N.R. Alamelu, highlighted the institution’s recent academic milestones.