NIT, Rourkela had a unique assemblage of 1972 batch who celebrated the golden jubilee on January 5 marking completion of 50 years of joining their alma mater.
The celebration was characterised by an august gathering of about 110 alumni with their spouses at NIT, Rourkela campus, who came not only from all parts of India but also travelled from far off countries such as USA, Canada and Australia, where they have been pursuing their successful careers. Many of these alumni are still very active in their respective professional field and visited NIT after 45 years. They were nostalgic.
While addressing the gathering, NIT Director Animesh Biswas applauded the rich contribution made by the alumni in different fields in India and abroad making their almamater proud. In response, the alumni offered a few valuable things as a token of their love and affection and duty for their parent school of learning.
With the help of an interactive session, hugely attended by students of pre and final years, tips backed up by their expertise, knowledge and experience were given for judicious selection of their professional careers. They advised and encouraged the faculty how they can farther their knowledge in the area of research and development.
The alumni resolved to establish a permanent communication channel with NIT and provide the support required for students and faculty in form of information and guidance etc.
They also declared a corpus of `50 lakh being created by them for facilitating grant of scholarship to support the economically backward students of NIT.
“It was a great reunion of our 1972 batch of NITR and we discussed on various issues for the development of NITR,” said DR Patnaik, convenor, 1972- batch NITR Reunion Committee.