Updated Mar 05, 2021 | 12:54 IST While interacting with students at IIT Tirupati, Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu praised the instiutes, calling them the face of resurgent and aspirational India. He also asked students to be self-reliant. IITs represent face of new resurgent, aspirational India: VP | Photo Credit: Representative Image Noting that the Indian Institutes of Technology represented the face of a new resurgent and aspirational India, Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu on Thursday said the country has to regain its past glory as 'Viswa Guru' and become a knowledge and education hub once again. "That is the current challenge. A challenge that should make us work harder and work smarter. A challenge that should make us realise our capabilities and refine them by constant practice and learning from the best in the world," the Vice President said.