CNR Rao inaugurates 'Cognizance 2015'

Cognizance 2015’ the 13th edition of annual technical festival of Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee started on Friday. Spanning over three days the event would showcase technical competitions, theme events, guest lectures, workshops and exhibitions. The festival was inaugurated by noted scientist and recipient of Bharat Ratna Prof CNR Rao.

The organisers claimed that the event w\\as one of the largest of its kind anywhere in the world and second largest in India. Cognizance attracts large participation both nationally and internationally. 

Speaking about the event Director of IIT Roorkee Prof Pradipta Banerje said that ‘Cognizance 2015’ would surely stand up to the expectations of the academic as well as the technical fraternity and would set new landmarks this year.