S. Vishnu Sharma
IIT Bhubaneswar will be organizing the phase four of Yuva Sangam in December this year.
Over 45 students from Odisha will be visiting Maharashtra as part of Yuva Sangam.
Sources from IIT Bhubaneswar point out that the fifth phase of Yuva Sangam has been planned in November and December of this year where youngsters from 20 states and union territories in India will be participating in educational cum cultural tours.
Responsibility
IIT Bhubaneswar is entrusted responsibility of the nodal institutes from Odisha to conduct the tour.
India being a nation with one of the youngest populations in the world, the initiative of ‘Yuva Sangam’ under Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat has been conceptualized with an aim to strengthen people to people connect and build empathy among youth across the nation, say sources from IIT Bhubaneswar.
Focus
Yuva Sangam focuses on conducting educational cum cultural exposure tours of the youths comprising mainly of students studying in Higher Educational institutions and some off-campus youngsters from across the country to various States/Union Territories of India.
Experience
It will provide the selected youths with an immersive experience of eclectic facets of life, development landmarks, recent achievements and a youth connect in the host State or Union Territory, say sources from IIT Bhubaneswar.
During their visits, the youth will get multi-dimensional exposure under five broad areas – Paryatan (Tourism), Parampara (Traditions), Pragati (Development) and Paraspar Sampark (People-to-people connect), Prodyogik (Technology).
Previous phases
Under the previous four phases of Yuva Sangam, more than 5000 students have visited to different states and UTs, under the coordination of different educational institutes of the country, say sources from IIT Bhubaneswar.
The participants have gained invaluable insights and experiences that have exemplified the essence of ‘Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat,’ say sources from IIT Bhubaneswar.
UG and PG
Prof. Rajesh Roshan Dash, Dean-Student Affairs of the Institute said that IIT Bhubaneswar will select 45 Odia UG and PG students from all over Odisha having educational background in humanities, science, engineering, management, law etc.
IIT Bhubaneswar will coordinate their travel to Maharashtra in the first week of December 2024, where IIM Mumbai will host the Odisha students for their visit, he said.
Similarly, a contingent of 45 Youths from Maharashtra will visit Odisha, which will be hosted by IIT Bhubaneswar, he said.
Registration and participation
The registration for the same is open till 21st October 2024. Native Students from Odisha could register themselves.
IIT Bhubaneswar expects wholehearted participation of colleges or universities from Odisha to encourage their students for participation in the initiative of Government of India i.e. Yuva Sangam Phase V.
About IIT Bhubaneswar
Indian Institute of Technology Bhubaneswar came into existence in July 22, 2008, inheriting the brand name IIT.
This fact itself charges the Institute not only to be worthy of its inheritance but also to be distinctive and distinguished on its own by scripting a path towards novelties.
The vision of the institute is to be globally well recognized for creating outstanding graduates and new knowledge.
IIT Bhubaneswar aspires to strive for productive partnership between the industry and the Institute.
It also desires to infuse a sense of excitement in students in innovation & invention, design & creation and entrepreneurship.
The main campus of IIT Bhubaneswar is situated at the foot of Barunei Hill. This is famous for its rich history of sustained resistance during 1803 – 1804 against the British occupation of Khurda Garh.
Barunei Hill is also a beautiful tourist spot. With Barunei temple, the Swarna Ganga, many spots related to the stay of Pandavas on the Hills during their agnatabasa, and the all-round greenery, Barunei Hill presents a major site of tourist attraction.
The permanent campus of IITBBS is spread over 936 Acres of land. It is situated at the foot of Barunei Hill, which is famous for its rich history.
The campus provides a unique serene and pollution free academic environment. IIT Bhubaneswar has Academic area, Residential area and area for Training centers and Research Park.
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