New Delhi, Feb. 15 -- President Droupadi Murmu graced the Platinum Jubilee Celebrations of Birla Institute of Technology (BIT) Mesra at Ranchi, Jharkhand on Saturday.

The President highlighted the new advances in the sectors of information technology, adding that the coming years will be even more progressive, with far-reaching advances expected, particularly in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning.

"It is the age of technology. New advances in information technology have changed the way we live. What was unthinkable yesterday has become a reality today," she said at the event.

"As AI rapidly transforms economies, the Government of India has been quick in responding to the emerging scenario. Several initiatives are being taken ...