The IIT Bhubaneswar celebrated its 9th Institute Day for the first time in its permanent campus. Padma Shri Prof Kota Harinaryana graced as chief guest.
Prof Harinaryana emphasized the importance of development of indigenous technology in the field of military aviation and least dependence on imported materials. While sharing his thought and achievement in design of light Combat Aircraft (lCA) which is now inducted to our defence set up, he advised students to be more accurate and quality concern in achieving the target. He reiterated the significance of networking in achieving a product having national importance with highest organizational skills of our people.
The project which leads to the successful launch of a lCA was a massive conglomerated effort of more than 100 institutions, labs, scientific centers.
He inspired the students in inviting their attention for participation in such kind of novel innovations by citing examples of his continued involvement and efforts in contributing to the nation building.
Director Prof R V Raja Kumar expressed that the dream of the students has become a reality in staring of the full-fledged activity from its permanent campus as the institute has shifted its 85 per cent of the activities to the campus. Director expressed his gratitude and indebtedness to the man behind the successful of lCA, Prof Harinaryana for kindly agreeing to grace the occasion.
Prof V R Pedireddi, Dean, Student Affairs, informed the audience that the institute was very fortunate to have a such a great personality on the auspicious day and it was a coincidence that Prof Harinarayana who was born in Berhampur, Odisha has been a part of the great institution. Dr SN Panigrahi gave vote of thanks. A tree plantation was undertaken.