A 1st Year lab Complex at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bhubaneswar was inaugurated at its Arugul campus here on Saturday by Governor Dr SC Jamir.
Addressing the students, faculties and staffs, Jamir inspired the young minds of the institute to develop a culture of creativity and innovation.
The institute organised a tree plantation programme on the occasion and Jamir planted a sapling in front of the lab Complex.
Bhubaneswar IIT Director Prof RV Raja Kumar gave welcome address and briefed about the academic programmes.
Deputy Director Prof Subhasish Tripathy, Dean Prof VR Pedireddi, faculties, students and senior officials of the State Government including District Collector and Khordha Magistrate attended the programme.
Theory and laboratory classes are scheduled to commence in this complex from 4th Jan 2016.