Historical knowledge of a place is essential for setting up an industrial project in any potential location. Besides, knowledge on culture and past trend performance analysis are essential in developing a successful business plan,” said Nalco CMD Dr Tapan Kumar Chand while addressing the 38th session of the Odisha History Congress at the Utkal University here on Saturday.
Governor Dr SC Jamir inaugurated the function.
Dr Chand sought attention of Odisha History Congress members for taking initiatives in record management, resource management, digitisation, reprography and various research-oriented activities.
He advocated publicising the historical monuments and their significance along with tourist information through digital platforms and mobile applications. On the occasion, Dr Chand also released the profiles of eminent historians Prof NK Sahu and Prof Prabhat Mukherjee.
Among others, Utkal University Vice-Chancellor Prof Ashok Kumar Das, Jadavpur University Vice-Chancellor Prof Suranjan Das and Odisha History Congress president Prof Amol Mishra and secretary Prof Basanta Kumar Mallik were notably present.