As part of the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav celebration, the ‘Amrit Mahotsav Science Showcase: Roadmap to 2047’ science exhibition was inaugurated at KiiT International School on February 22, 2022. The weeklong exhibition is jointly organized by DRDO, ITR, NIF, IMMT, STD (Govt. of Odisha), ORSAC, Odisha Bigyan Academy, IMA, and KIIT-TBI. The inauguration was graced by Mr. M. K. Mishra, Secretary of E&IT and Science & Technology, Govt. of Odisha; Dr. P. K. Mallick, Addl. PCCF & Chief Executive, ORSAC; Mr. K. Srinivasan, Regional Officer, CBSE, Bhubaneswar; and Dr. Achyuta Samanta, Founder of KIIT & KISS. The event is part of the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav initiative and aims to showcase scientific achievements, advancements, and innovations while looking forward to India’s progress in the year 2047. 

Models of various missiles – Agni, Akash, Prithvi, Brahmos, Astra, Nag, etc. – and armament systems (MBT Arjun Tank, Artillery Gun) are on display at the exhibition. The students and teachers from different schools in Bhubaneswar participated and interacted with about 20 grass-root scientists who have been felicitated by the National Innovation Foundation for their uniqueness. About 1200 delegates have registered for the event.

This is the age of science, knowledge and exposure, said Dr. Samanta at the inaugural ceremony. In the early days students only were dependent on books for knowledge, but now due to advancement in science all are getting exposure, he stated. We are progressing with the help of science and technology, which has also been enabling us to fight against the Covid-19 pandemic worldwide in the last two years, he added.

The School of Applied Sciences (SAS), KIIT Deemed to be University in association with Indian Science Congress Association (ISCA), Bhubaneswar Chapter, organized an outreach programme for BSc. 3rd year students of P N College, Khurda & Sailabala Women’s College, Cuttack in the campus on 13th April 2022. Around 170 students along with their teachers visited the UG/PG/Research labs of the school, Central Research Facility (CRF) and the Central Library of the university. The visit was followed by an interactive session with the students and the accompanying faculty members. During this interactive session, Dr. Kajal Parashar, Convener of ISCA emphasized mutual collaboration and deeper engagement with the colleges for pursuit of science. Prof. Prasanta Rath, Dean (SAS) gave an overview of the School highlighting its strengths and achievements.  Prof. P. K. Das shared his personal experience and emphasized how a university like KIIT has developed world-class infrastructure that is as good as anywhere else in the world. Dr. Dibyaranjan Rout, Head, PG program highlighted the uniqueness of the MSc program offered by the School and encouraged the students to apply. Dr. Gopal  K. Pradhan, Prof. P. K. Das, Dr. S. Praharaj and Dr. D. Rout addressed various questions raised by the students about the program. The faculty members from the participating colleges shared their experience about the program and expressed, they were overwhelmed to see the research facilities, infrastructure and beauty of the campus. The overall program was coordinated by Dr.  Jatin Sinha, Dr. Gopal K. Pradhan, Dr. Dibyaranjan Rout, Dr. Kajal Parashar, Dr. Tapan Bastia, Dr. Satya Ranjan Mishra with active support from Prof. Prasanta Rath, Dean SAS.

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