Prof. (Dr.) Kalpesh H. Wandra, Pro-Vice Chancellor of Rashtriya Raksha University, participated as Guest of Honour during the valedictory session of the International Conference on Sustainability, Innovation, and Technology (ICSIT 2025), held at Symbiosis Institute of Technology (SIT), Nagpur. In his address, Prof. Wandra highlighted the critical and "inextricably linked" relationship between national security and technological advancement, underscoring RRU's unique mandate to secure the nation through innovative and sustainable practices.

The conference, which was technically sponsored by IEEE Bombay, received an impressive 2,056 paper submissions from across the globe, with 299 papers selected for presentation. The event drew a distinguished gathering of experts, including Shri Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Government of India, Dr. Nitin Rakesh, Director, SIT Nagpur; Dr. Raghab Prasad Dash, Adviser - AICTE; Dr. Ravinder Singhal (I.P.S.), Commissioner of Police, Nagpur; Dr. Lohit Matani (I.P.S.), Deputy Commissioner of Police (Traffic), Nagpur; Dr. Ameya Yeravdekar, Head - All Campuses, Symbiosis International (Deemed University); Dr. Shashikant Patil, Advisor IEEE, Bombay Section; and Dr. Sudhanshu Maurya, Conference Chair, ICSIT 2025..

In his address at the International Conference on Sustainability, Innovation, and Technology, Prof. Wandra, emphasized the critical and "inextricably linked" relationship between national security and technological advancement. He asserted that a nation's security in the 21st century is increasingly defined by its technological resilience and its commitment to sustainable development. He highlighted RRU's unique mandate to leverage innovations like green IT infrastructure, computational intelligence, and self-reliance in technology to bolster India's defense and public safety. In his concluding remarks, Dr. Wandra urged India's innovators and youth to align their work with the national vision of a 'Naya Bharat' by translating academic research into tangible solutions. Echoing the Hon'ble Prime Minister's call for self-reliance, he stressed that these presentations are just a starting point, now participants should focus to pursue patent protection and develop inventions that deliver clear societal and national benefits.

The conference, a prominent gathering of experts and scholars, concluded with a powerful consensus among attendees to dedicate their efforts toward fulfilling the requirements of 'Naya Bharat' (New India) to ensure a secure and safe nation. This commitment aligns seamlessly with the core mission of Rashtriya Raksha University.

About Rashtriya Raksha University: Rashtriya Raksha University is an Institution of National Importance, established by the Parliament of India, dedicated to national security and police sciences. It aims to create a highly skilled and trained workforce for various security and strategic domains.

About Symbiosis Institute of Technology, Nagpur: The Symbiosis Institute of Technology, Nagpur, is a constituent of Symbiosis International (Deemed University), a multidisciplinary university known for providing quality education and fostering technological advancements.

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