The State Government and the IIT, Bhubaneswar on Monday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to set up a Centre for Management, Training and Research on Rural Roads at the institute’s campus.
The proposed centre to be constructed at an approximate cost of Rs 8 crore would have a 60-seat hostel facility for the training of engineers from various engineering departments of the Government.
Now engineers joining the Government do not get adequate training to upgrade their skills and knowledge and keep. Once the centre is set up, engineers across five major departments, Rural Development, Works, Water Resources, Panchayati Raj and H and UD, will be provided regular training, said officials.
After construction of the centre, the Government would provide Rs 1crore to the IIT, Bhubaneswar through the Rural Development Department for running and maintenance of the centre. Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, who was present at the MoU-signing ceremony said, “Development of Infrastructure has been our priority, and we need engineers with excellent technical skills for improving the standard and quality of infrastructure projects in the State. Regular upgradation of knowledge will no doubt enhance the professional skills of our technocrats.”