The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Bhubaneswar organised ‘Rashtriya Ekta Diwas’ on the occasion of birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel at its Argul permanent campus here recently. The event was initiated with a floral tribute by the IIT BBS Director Prof RV Raja Kumar. The faculty, staff members and students took the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas pledge to dedicate themselves to preserve the unity, integrity and security of the nation.
Prof Kumar emphasised the actions of Patel, the monumental importance and the gruelling groundwork of the efforts put by The Iron Man.
A “Run for Unity” was also organised starting from the administrative building to Hari Bhaina Chaka, Jatni and return to end up at the main Gate of the institute in which more than 550 students, family and staff participated.
The institute also observed the Vigilance Awareness Week 2019, a week long programme from October 28 to November 2. On the occasion, a half day workshop on, “Integrity: A way of life” was organised at the IIT BBS Community Centre.
Former Chief Secretary GC Pati spoke integrity and transparency in public administration. Among others, Prof Kumar, CVO Prof RK Panda and Registrar Debraj Rath were present.