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Union Minister Pradhan Inaugurates NIT Rourkela Sports Complex, Lauds Institute's NIRF Ranking

Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan inaugurated a new sports complex at the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Rourkela. He congratulated the institute for securing the 13th rank in the NIRF engineering category this year. The Minister highlighted that India's technological transformation under PM Modi will lead to a developed Odisha by 2036, with NIT Rourkela playing a key role. Separately, foundation stones for projects worth Rs 250 crore were laid in Rairakhol, and new training centers for security forces were inaugurated in Chandaka.

Key Points: Pradhan Inaugurates NIT Rourkela Sports Complex, Lauds NIRF Rank

  • Sports complex inaugurated at NIT Rourkela
  • Institute ranked 13th in NIRF engineering category
  • Foundation for development projects laid
  • Vision for 'Viksit Bharat' and developed Odisha by 2036
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Union Minister Pradhan inaugurates sports complex, lays foundation stone for development projects at NIT Rourkela

Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan inaugurated a sports complex at NIT Rourkela, lauded its 13th NIRF engineering rank, and laid foundation stones for development projects in Odisha.

"I have full confidence that NIT Rourkela will play a leading role in this. - Dharmendra Pradhan"

Rourkela, December 27

Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Saturday inaugurated the sports complex and laid the foundation stone for development projects at National Institute of Technology Rourkela, in Odisha.

Pradhan said NIT Rourkela secured 13th place in the engineering category of the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) rankings this year.

He said he visited the campus to congratulate the institute and extend his best wishes.

Highlighting that India is on the cusp of a technological transformation under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Pradhan said the vision of a "Viksit Bharat" will also pave the way for a developed Odisha by 2036.

He expressed confidence that NIT Rourkela will play a key role in this journey.

"In this year's NIRF (National Institutional Ranking Framework) rankings, NIT Rourkela has secured the 13th rank in the engineering college category. I was here at the NIT Rourkela campus to congratulate them and extend my best wishes. In the coming days, a technological revolution is going to take place in the country, and Prime Minister Modi has called for building a developed India. Odisha will move towards becoming a developed Odisha by 2036. I have full confidence that NIT Rourkela will play a leading role in this," he said.

Earlier on Thursday, Union Minister of Education Dharmendra Pradhan laid the foundation stones for Rs 250-crore development projects at Rairakhol, on the occasion of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee's 101st birth anniversary.

Speaking at the occasion, the Education minister said, "We celebrated Shushasan Diwas on the occasion of the 101st birth anniversary of Atal Bihari Vajpayee. Projects worth around Rs 250 crore were unveiled here today."

The Union Minister also inaugurated Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya in Sambalpur.

Earlier, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi inaugurated a new Training and Briefing Centre for the Special Operations Group (SOG) at Chandaka that can train 400 jawans at a time.

Additionally, the Chief Minister inaugurated a modern Counter Terrorism Training Centre there.

- ANI

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Priya S
While infrastructure development is welcome, I hope the focus remains on quality education and research output, not just rankings and buildings. The real "Viksit Bharat" will be built by solving ground-level issues in education first.
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Rohit P
As an alumnus, this is fantastic news! The campus has needed these upgrades for a long time. Hope the new facilities attract better talent and industry collaborations. Jai NIT Rourkela! 🎉
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Sarah B
Interesting to see the focus on Odisha's development. Combining education infrastructure with security training centers (like the SOG facility) shows a multi-pronged approach to state growth. Hope the benefits reach all sections of society.
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Vikram M
Development projects worth 250 crores unveiled in Rairakhol is a big deal for that region. Connecting it to Atal ji's birthday gives it a good symbolic touch. Concrete action on the ground is what matters most for Viksit Bharat.
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Kavya N
Good step. But I hope the new Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya in Sambalpur ensures quality school education too. Strong roots in schools are needed to feed into institutes like NIT. The entire education chain needs strengthening.

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