The IIT Bhubaneswar organised a “FIT India Cyclothon”, as part of the Fit India Movement. The event was flagged off by Director, IIT Bhubaneswar, Prof RV Raja Kumar.
Speaking on the occasion, Prof. Kumar said, “Physical and mental fitness is very essential for every citizen for leading a quality life. The IIT Bhubaneswar adopted cycling culture to create a wellness environment at the institute by giving equal importance to health and fitness among the campsites by regular practice of sports, cycling and yoga."
The institute saw the enthusiastic participation of all the 80 members comprising of faculty, officers, staff and student community of the institute. The event was organised by strict observation of social distancing norms and Covid-19 protocols in view of the ongoing pandemic. Among others, Dean Student Affairs Prof VR Pedireddi, Regustrar (I/C) Debaraj Rath, Dr Sankarsan Mohapatro, Dr Olive Ray and Dr Srikant Gollapudi were present.