LUCKNOW, July 27 -- The Indian Institute of Management Lucknow (IIML) marked its 42nd Foundation Day in the presence of faculty, staff, students, and distinguished guests on Monday.

A key highlight of this year's Foundation Day celebration was the keynote address by Awanish Kumar Awasthi, advisor to the chief minister, Uttar Pradesh.

In his address, Awasthi emphasised the importance of AI adoption, digital transformation, and future-ready education. He underscored the need for institutions to embrace emerging technologies and equip students with the skills required for an AI-driven economy.

Highlighting the transformative role of AI across different sectors, Awasthi said, "Artificial intelligence is reshaping every sector by enabling d...