Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bhubaneswar has celebrated 69th Republic Day in its Campus at Argul, attended by Faculty, Staff and Students in a large numbers with a great enthusiasm and spirit. On this occasion, the Director Professor R V Raja Kumar hoisted the National Flag and took Guard of Honour.
In his address he reminded the contributions of the Great Leaders in making the country as Republic and documentation of Constitution of India. He also informed the need of the hour and importance of dedicated efforts of every individual for the growth of the country, especially stressing upon the power of youth.
He also shared the development plans of the Institute about new construction and growth plans of the Institute in terms of Infrastructure, Academics and Research.
The meeting is concluded with cultural programmes (singing of patriotic songs and dancing) performed by the students of the Institute as well as also by young school children from the nearby village adopted by the Institute and finally with the performance of the security drill.