Home » Education » Indian Institute of Technology Bhubaneswar has joined the Nation in celebrating the 76th Republic Day

Indian Institute of Technology Bhubaneswar has joined the Nation in celebrating the 76th Republic Day

Bhubaneswar, 27th January 2025: Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bhubaneswar has joined the Nation in celebrating the 76th Republic Day with patriotic fervour, aligned with the national theme of the year: ‘Swarnim Bharat: Virasat aur Vikas’. Prof.Shreepad Karmalkar, Director, IIT Bhubaneswar unfurled the National Flag on the occasion. In his address, he said: “Heritage conservation versus modern development has been a debating point. The task is to understand the advantages of both and learn how to pursue one without sacrificing the other. Inclusive and sustainable development is impossible without the recognition of a common history and culture. Our efforts at IIT Bhubaneswar resonate with this year’s Republic Day theme, as we work towards the Viksit Bharat@2047 vision. On the one hand, we are contributing our might in the fields of education, research, entrepreneurship, and solving societal problems. On the other hand, we are introducing our students to Indian Knowledge Systems via courses or modules and researching to establish their relevance to present-day needs.”

The celebration also showcased March-Past by the security unit, National Cadet Corps (NCC), Inter-IIT Students’ Sports Contingent, and exciting performances by the students of the Institute. Dr. Rajendra Prasad Singh, Chairman, Board of Governors, IIT Bhubaneswar graced the occasion. Among others, Prof. Rajesh Roshan Dash, Dean (Student Affairs), Shri Prashant Kumar Sahoo, Dean (Alumni Affairs & International Relations), Shri Bamadev Acharya, Registrar, Dr. Srinivasa Ramanujam Kannan, Professor In-Charge, Extra-Academic Activities, senior members of faculty and senior officers of the Institute were present on the occasion.A vibrant cultural programme by the students was also organized in the evening to mark the Republic Day celebrations as enjoyable and eventful.

Kendriya Vidyalaya, IIT Bhubaneswar also celebrated Republic Day with great enthusiasm. Prof. Sarat Kumar Panda, Professor, IIT Bhubaneswar unfurled the Triranga, in the presence of Guest of Honour Dr. Raj K Singh, Associate Professor, IIT Bhubaneswar, Principal KV IIT Bhubaneswar Mr. ChakradharaPrusty, Teachers, staff and students of the school. The students of the school also performed various cultural programs to mark the celebrations.

 

About Editor in chief

Ashok Palit has completed his graduation from Upendranath College Soro, Balasore and post graduation from Utkal University in Odia Language and literture.. He has also carved out a niche for himself as a scribe of eminence after joining the profession in 1988. He is also an independent media production professional. He brings loads of experience to Advanced Media, Ashok Palit as a cineaste has been active in film criticism for over three decades. As a film society activist, he soared to eminence for his profound commitment to the art film appreciation and aesthetics of cinema. His mode of discourse is often erudite but always lucid and comprehensible marked by a perfect acumen so rare in the field. A film aesthete with an immense fond of critical sensibilities, he wrote about growth and development of odia cinema in New Indian Express, The Times of India, The Hindustan Times, The Asian Age and Screen. He has been working as an Editor for Cine Samaya from 2002-2004.. He had made solid contribution on cinema in many odia Dailies and weekly such as Samaj, Prajatantra, Dharatri, Samaya, Satabadi, and weekly Samaya.
x

Check Also

President Murmu takes holy dip at Triveni Sangam

Prayagraj:10/2/25: President Droupadi Murmu visited Prayagraj on Monday to take part in the ongoing Maha Kumbh Mela, where she took a sacred dip at the Triveni Sangam. Upon her arrival, ...