K. Venkataramanan, Chairman of the Board of Governors, IIT Bhilai, on Monday hailed the association of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Raipur with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bhilai, calling "a great move towards innovation".
He was addressing the 7th Foundation Day of IIT Bhilai which was observed with great enthusiasm and fanfare.
The function commenced with the lighting of a traditional lamp followed by the Saraswati Vandana and felicitation of the dignitaries.
The chief guest on the occasion was Prof. Nitin M. Nagarkar, Director, AIIMS in Raipur.
In his welcome address, Prof. Rajat Moona, Director, IIT Bhilai, threw light on the achievements of IIT Bhilai and its remarkable journey since inception.
Among the institute’s achievements, he spoke about the high placement percentage which has led to several alumni of IIT Bhilai to become well established.
“Today, the institute is proud to have 900 students, state of the art equipment and innovative education techniques,” he said.
Venkataramanan said they respect the achievements of the past and were ready for the challenges of the future.
Prof. Nitin M. Nagarkar and Prof. Rajat Moona released a magazine ‘IIT Bhilai: In Press 2021-22’, highlighting the Institute’s achievements published by the media.
Awards for the best performing employees of the year were presented.