Finally the CM writes to the PM again on IIT
October 17th, 2007
Following is an excerpt from a report in Statesman.
Chief Minister Mr Naveen Patnaik today pressed his demand for having an Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Indian Institute of Management (IIM) and a Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT) in the state by writing a letter to the Prime Minster Dr Manmohan Singh.
In his letter to the Prime Minister, Mr Patnaik emphasised on the establishment of high-quality technical and management institutes in order to boost the ongoing rapid industrial development of taking place in Orissa.
The chief minister informed that huge investments in steel, aluminum and the power sectors have resulted in rapid growth in the industrial scenario of the state. Similarly, huge employment possibility has been generated in the automobile, petrochemicals and the IT sector.
All these require the development of human resources in the state and this prompted the state government to plan for various technical and vocational institutes with the help of private participation, Mr Patnaik added.
As the Centre has decided to set up eight IITs, five IISERs, 20 IIITs and 30 central universities, the long-pending demands for elite national educational institutes in the state should be addressed, Mr Patnaik maintained in his letter.
It may be noted that the civil society had virtually launched a movement demanding establishment of an IIT in Orissa.
Similar reports also appear in Hindu, Pioneer, New Indian Express, Kalinga Times, etc. Following is Samaja’s take on it.
Entry Filed under: IIT, oDishA,MHRD bias against Odisha (past?)
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1. Manoj Kumar Nayak | February 24th, 2008 at 8:03 am
Appreciative effort!
Just got another thought.
How about invoking local business and industry leaders to establish a high technology education system in Odissa ?
State Govt. participation in such a venture will provide authenticity and showcase seriousness of the state in the development of human resources in the region.
In today’s world, affiliation to industry leaders is more lucrative to students rather than affiliation to national or international organizations. If the intent can be signalled strong, Odissa can not only nurture its own people, but also be an example for others. Nevertheless, bringing industry closer to educational system has always been mutually beneficial all over the world.
Being independent and a sovereign state, I beleive we have the capacity( money, matter and human resource) to stand up and proclaim for a educational institution of high standards on our own.
Manoj K. Nayak
Shake hand with rich, but extend a hand to the poor