CM Naveen Patnaik asserts 'Education in Odisha witnessing rapid transition'

During foundation stone-laying ceremony of Indian Institutes of Manment (IIM) Sambalpur on Saturday, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik remarked that education in state was witnessing a 'rapid transition' with state emerging as a leing research hub of nation. While dressing launch event via video-conferencing, Patnaik lauded achievements of IIM Sambalpur saying that it h proven its mettle as one of premier manment institutions in country.

"I am delighted that Prime Minister is laying foundation stone for infrastructural development of IIM Sambalpur. In just about five years it (IIM Sambalpur) has been able to cast its positive impact upon hierarchy of educational institutions in Odisha," Patnaik said."Education in Odisha is witnessing a rapid transition. I am happy that our state continues its dominance in education sector," he ded.

Talking about IIM Salmbalpur's partnership with  Ministry of Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME), Patnaik said that move would help in nurturing local entrepreneurial talent. "I am happy to kw that IIM Sambalpur has been aspiring to be leing entrepreneurial hub in Odisha and has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Ministry of Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) with emphasis on nurturing entrepreneurial talent of local weavers and agro-based businesses and to incubate start-ups in se areas," he stated.

"With establishment of IIM, Indian Institutes of Techlogy (IIT), National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER), Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research (IISER), All India Institutes of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), NLU and many or Institutions of National Importance, Odisha is emerging as a leing research hub of nation, he stated.

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PM Modi Lays Foundation Of IIM Sambalpur

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday laid foundation stone of IIM Sambalpur campus in Odisha via video-conferencing. During virtual dress, PM Modi said that permanent campus of IIM Sambalpur will represent great herit of Odisha.

"Today, re are 20 IIMs.Such large talent pools can help strengn 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' campaign. IIMs can act as a bridge between local products and global collaborations, with new and invative solutions IIM students can turn local into global," said PM Modi. 

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(With ncy Inputs)