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Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan attended IIM Sambalpur's 11th foundation day celebration. He congratulated the institute on its progress and welcomed talented students from across India. The event coincided with Dussehra festival celebrations nationwide. Prime Minister Modi extended Vijayadashami greetings while women in Jabalpur performed traditional Sindoor Khela rituals.

Key Points: Dharmendra Pradhan Attends IIM Sambalpur 11th Foundation Day

  • Union Minister praised IIM Sambalpur's academic progress and institutional development
  • Pradhan interacted with talented students from across India
  • The event coincided with Dussehra festival celebrations nationwide
  • PM Modi extended Vijayadashami greetings emphasizing victory of good
  • Women in Jabalpur celebrated with traditional Sindoor Khela rituals
  • Festival marks Lord Rama's victory over demon king Ravana
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Odisha: Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan attends 11th foundation day of IIM Sambalpur

Union Education Minister celebrates IIM Sambalpur's progress and welcomes talented students while extending Dussehra greetings to the nation.

"Today I have come on the occasion of the 11th Foundation Day of IIM Sambalpur - Dharmendra Pradhan"

Sambalpur, October 2

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan attended the 11th foundation day of the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Sambalpur on Thursday, congratulating the institute on its progress and welcoming the talented students who have come from across the country to study.

"Today I have come on the occasion of the 11th Foundation Day of IIM Sambalpur, I congratulate IIM Sambalpur on its progress... I also spoke with the students; they are very talented. They have come here by passing the entrance exam from all over the country. I welcome them," the Union Minister told reporters here.

He also wished the people on the occasion of Dussehra.

Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi Extended greetings to the nation on the occasion of Vijayadashmi.

In a post on social media X, the PM wrote, "Vijayadashami is a symbol of the victory of good and truth over evil and untruth. My wish is that on this sacred occasion, everyone receives the inspiration to continuously progress on the path of courage, wisdom, and devotion. My warmest greetings of Vijayadashami to my family members across the country."

Dussehra, also known as Vijayadashami, is one of the most significant Hindu festivals in India, and it will be celebrated on October 2 this year.

It marks the victory of good over evil and is celebrated in diverse ways across the country. It commemorates Lord Rama's victory over the demon king Ravana, symbolising the triumph of truth and righteousness over arrogance and evil.

The effigy burning of Ravana, Meghnad, and Kumbhkaran is a popular tradition in many parts of India.

On the occasion of Dusshera, women in Jabalpur celebrated the festival with Sindoor Khela before the Durga idol on Thursday.

The Dusshera celebrations took place at the Siddhiwala Bus Library Association. During the festivities, women applied vermillion to each other and began the ritual of Sindoor Khela. They bid farewell to the mother goddess, marking the end of her 10-day visit to her parents' home on Dusshera.

- ANI

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Rajesh Q
While it's good that ministers visit educational institutions, I hope they focus more on improving basic education infrastructure in rural Odisha too. Many government schools still lack proper facilities.
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Anjali F
Dussehra greetings to all! 🎉 The timing is perfect - celebrating both education progress and the victory of good over evil. May our students always choose the path of dharma in their careers.
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Vikram M
IIM Sambalpur is doing excellent work in management education. As someone from Odisha, I'm proud to see our state getting recognition in the education sector. More power to such institutions!
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Sarah B
The Sindoor Khela tradition mentioned here is beautiful! It's fascinating how different regions celebrate Dussehra in unique ways while sharing the same core message of good triumphing over evil.
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Karthik V
Good to see the minister interacting with students directly. Hope this leads to more industry-academia collaboration and better placement opportunities for IIM Sambalpur graduates.

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