Sambalpur, April 4 Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati on Saturday urged the graduating students of the Indian Institute of Management-Sambalpur to become job creators rather than job seekers, highlighting the growing opportunities in entrepreneurship and innovation in India.
Kambhampati was addressing the 10th convocation of the premier institute.
He also emphasized the country's "unprecedented startup revolution," driven by initiatives such as Startup India, Digital India, Make in India, and Skill India.
The governor said that India is steadily emerging as a global hub for startups, technology, and innovation, supported by a strong ecosystem of funding, mentorship, and policy support.
Kambhampati described IIM-Sambalpur as a symbol of innovation, inclusivity, and academic excellence, blending cultural heritage with modern, technology-driven learning.
Prativa Mohapatra, Vice President and Managing Director of Adobe India, and Prof Mahadeo Prasad Jaiswal, Director of IIM-Sambalpur, also spoke on the occasion.
