Honouring the achievements of its students and faculty, PSG College of Technology organised Tech Day 2026 on Tuesday.
Sriram, Director, Laboratory for Electro-Optics Systems (LEOS), ISRO, was the chief guest.
Prakasan, Principal of the college, delivered the presidential address and presented the Tech Day report. In his speech, he highlighted the importance of education and how it plays a critical role during crucial phases of life.
He also emphasised experiential learning, the need to be ethical, and the importance of upholding values. He urged students to develop a passion for themselves, even though it may be difficult.
Sudharsan, Chairperson of the Students’ Union, presented the comprehensive Tech Day report, highlighting key academic, research, and institutional milestones of the past year. A visual showcase of major events and achievements was also presented.
Awards were distributed to honour retired faculty, best teacher awardees, and students for excellence in academics, sports, co-curricular activities, social service, and leadership.
Mehalan, a final-year EEE student, received the Best Outgoing Student award of the college. He was conferred with the prestigious Koorathalwar Award along with a rolling trophy, silver medal, and a cash prize of ₹10,000.
The office bearers of the students’ union were felicitated for their contribution.
Earlier, Arunraj, Co-Chairperson of the Students’ Union, delivered the welcome address, and Naveena, Secretary (Women) of the Union, proposed the vote of thanks.
Heads of the college, faculty members, students and parents were present.
Quantum computing will rule the world
-Sriram
Chief guest, Sriram, in his keynote address, referring to the college’s diamond jubilee, he noted that this year also marks the golden jubilee of India’s first satellite, Aryabhata. He recalled that during the development of Aryabhata, there were no proper laboratory facilities and ISRO had to use a women’s restroom as a lab. Highlighting the challenges faced by ISRO, he told students that difficulties has to be overcome, urging them to take up challenging projects.
Emphasising the importance of learning, he said conceptual understanding and active learning are essential, and encouraged students to overcome hesitation in order to progress. Citing the example of Sir C.V. Raman, he explained how great scientists overcame challenges through perseverance. He urged students to be creative, focus on observation, and be prepared to face failures. He also advised them to work hard, build on their strengths, improve their weaknesses, and actively network with seniors.
Addressing women students, he reflected on a time when women were suppressed and said that today they have emerged as a powerful and adventurous force, possessing high emotional intelligence. Citing developments in the space sector, he referred to a declaration by NASA that in the Artemis III mission, a woman will land on the Moon first, then a man.
He highlighted that fields that have good scope for engineers in the coming decades, such as automation and robotics, artificial intelligence and machine learning, deep learning, nanotechnology and biotechnology, quantum computing, advanced communication, cybersecurity, clean and green energy, and solid waste management. Quantum computing will rule the world in the next decade, he added.
He also noted that emerging areas such as space, defence, and atomic energy will offer more opportunities in the future, and added that satellite clubs will be there in future
Referring to ISRO’s robotic challenges, he encouraged students to present their projects and actively participate. Concluding his address, he advised students to set both short-term and long-term goals, pursue hobbies, stay updated, and emphasised the need to empower individuals to contribute towards a developed India.
