S. Vishnu Sharma
NIT Rourkela diamond jubilee celebration turned special as praises poured in from eminent personalities for its commendable services.
A grand function was organised to mark NIT Rourkela diamond jubilee celebration on 26 January.
Chief Minister of Odisha Naveen Patnaik, Governor of Odisha Ganesh Lal and Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank were among the eminent personalities to take part in NIT Rourkela diamond jubilee celebration.
Chairman of DRDO Dr. G. Satheesh Reddy was the chief guest for NIT Rourkela diamond jubilee celebration.
The moment turned more special at NIT Rourkela diamond jubilee celebration when eminent alumi too took part.
Among them were C.P. Gurnani, CEO of Tech Mahindra, Soma Mondal, Chairperson of SAIL, S.M. Vaidya, chairman of IOCL and Professor Prasant Mohapatra, VC, UC Davis of USA
NIT Rourkela diamond jubilee celebration turns great
NIT Rourkela diamond jubilee celebration commenced with an invocation song and lighting of traditional lamps by director, registrar and deans of the institute.
Special part of the NIT Rourkela diamond jubilee celebration was a video featuring the journey of the institution and its achievements.
The video also comprised messages from Governor of Odisha and Chief Minister of Odisha, Union Education Minister and notable alumni of the institution.
Governor in his message said NIT has earned global recognition and in times to come it will be an institution of great significance to international and national research and development.
‘I present my heartiest congratulations on the Diamond Jubilee being celebrated this year.’
I appeal to the students of NIT Rourkela to make the institute one of the best and top most institutions of the world, said Governor in his message at NIT Rourkela diamond jubilee celebration.
Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik showering praises during NIT Rourkela diamond jubilee celebration said the institution evolved as an institute of national and international repute for technology education and research.
Your graduates have taken leadership positions in India and abroad and have contributed immensely to the emergence of New India, said Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik.
NIT Rourkela diamond jubilee celebration became more special when an MoU was signed with Venkata Narasimham Peri, sponsor of Poverty Alleviation Research Centre (PARC).
Venkata Narasimham is also an alumnus of NIT Rourkela.
NIT Rourkela, through this MoU, aspires to make significant contribution towards poverty reduction in backward regions of Koraput, Balangir and Kalahandi in Odisha.
Union Education Minister RP Nishank speaking at NIT Rourkela diamond jubilee celebration said it has been an extraordinary journey for NIT Rourkela leading up to this diamond jubilee year.
The institution has always been an institute of great significance for nation-building, it has also been steadily getting good rating in national and international rankings, said Union Minister speaking at NIT Rourkela diamond jubilee celebration.
NIT Rourkela’s Technology Incubation cell (TIC) and Industry Relation Cell (IRC) both have been successful in curtailing the gap between academic and technology development to market demand.
Institutes like NIT Rourkela plays a significant role in India’s call for Vocal for Local, and Local for Global. I appeal to the students to aim to create jobs rather than seeking jobs.
I believe this institution is doing wonders, with the help of FTBI (Foundation for Technology & Business Incubation, said Union Education Minister speaking at NIT Rourkela diamond jubilee celebration.
Chief guest released the brochure of NIT Rourkela diamong jubilee celebration and also the hindi magazine of the institute ‘Aahan.’
NIT Rourkela is known for credentials, for its variety of in-depth knowledge of various subjects and which has been steadily standing in good Rankings of the academic institute and have been producing eminent people from the institute, said chief guest Dr. G. Satheesh Reddy.
Speaking further at NIT Rourkela diamond jubilee celebration, Dr. G. Satheesh said besides the eminent people, NIT has produced the various departments and centres which are present in the institute.
These are of high importance considering the current requirement of the nation, whether it is renewable energy or Nano-material.
DRDO keenly looks for Cryogenic and Nanomaterial subjects for in-depth research in future.
Looking at the work done by NIT Rourkela in these fields of study, DRDO will be collaborating with it in near future and work together in these areas, he said.
We are going to have some long-term partnerships with academic institutes, he said speaking during the NIT Rourkela diamond jubilee celebration.
Director of NIT Rourkela Professor Animesh Biswas said with the vision for 2025 in place, NIT Rourkela is on the road to its next phase of growth.
The achievement of its vision will positively impact the lives of students, alumni, faculty, and staff while shaping the progress of our nation for decades to come, said Professor Animesh, addressing the gathering during NIT Rourkela diamond jubilee celebration.
‘I thank and congratulate everyone on this remarkable journey. I feel very proud to say that the institute’s journey of glorious 60 years is of great pride and inspiration for the entire country.’
Heaping praises on the institute, noted alumni and Padma Shri awardee N.R. Mohanty said the institute has seen marvellous growth over the years.
In 60 years of its foundation, the institute has occupied its rightful position as a top-ranking NIT in the country today, all credit goes to its directors, professors, faculty members and students, he said during NIT Rourkela diamond jubilee celebration.
Kavi sammelan organised post vote of thanks during NIT Rourkela diamond jubilee celebration won all the hearts.