Bhubaneswar : Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bhubaneswar has joined the Nation in the Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam Campaign and organized a mass plantation drive in its premises on 24th August 2024. Around 150 members of the Institute participated in the drive with enthusiasm and vigour and planted more than 250 saplings at different locations in IIT Bhubaneswar campus.
Prof. Shreepad Karmalkar, Director, IIT Bhubaneswar initiated and led the plantation drive. On this occasion, he administered the pledge to the students to protect the environment. Members of the National Service Scheme (NSS), along with the employees of the Institute participated in this programme.
Among others, Shri Bamadev Acharya, Registrar, Dr. Sivaiah Bathula, Coordinator-NSS and senior members of faculty were present on the occasion. Dr. Srikanta Patra, Professor-in-Charge-Horticulture and Mr. K.V. Reddy, Horticulturist coordinated and participated in the event.
