India, June 21 -- Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Saturday urged IITians to suggest reforms across various sectors and contribute to finding solutions to the problems faced by the common man. Prime Minister Narendra Modi wants reforms in every sector with the aim of improving the lives of all citizens, Birla said while addressing a function on the launch ceremony of the book IIT - The Story of India's Most Prestigious Educational Ecosystem, organised by Pan IIT Alumni India at Indian Institute of Technology Delhi in New Delhi. Pan IIT Alumni India, the apex body representing over 500,000 alumni from all 23 Indian Institutes of Technology across the globe, today celebrated 75 years of the IIT ecosystem with the launch of the PanIIT Book Club and the unveiling of its inaugural publication, "IIT: The Story of India's Most Prestigious Educational Ecosystem," authored by Prabhat Kumar, IRS, Chairman, Pan IIT Alumni India, at the Lecture Hall Complex, IIT Delhi.

Widely regarded as one of the world's most influential alumni communities, PanIIT serves as a high-trust platform connecting academia, industry, government, entrepreneurs, investors, and the global IIT diaspora. Through flagship initiatives such as PIWOT (Pan IIT World of Technology), city summits, startup platforms, hackathons, AI initiatives, and policy dialogues, PanIIT has emerged as a catalyst for innovation, entrepreneurship, and thought leadership, contributing to India's emergence as a leading technology and knowledge economy. Observing that the Modi government is committed to reforms, the Lok Sabha Speaker said, "All of you, with your vast experience, can contribute significantly to overcoming the challenges faced by ordinary people." Birla said that as Lok Sabha Speaker, he would forward all valuable suggestions to the relevant Parliament Standing Committees for consideration and deliberation. "Our Parliament Standing Committees should benefit from your experience, especially regarding what needs to be reformed and in which sectors. Your contribution to the country is essential," Birla said at the event comprising over 400 distinguished IIT alumni, policymakers, entrepreneurs, academicians, students, and industry leaders.

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