Rourkela, Dec 27: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan reached the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Rourkela on Saturday as part of his Odisha tour.

Upon arrival, the Minister visited the Kendriya Vidyalaya situated inside the NIT campus. His visit is seen as part of the government’s continued focus on strengthening educational infrastructure and ensuring quality learning environments across premier institutions.

Officials from NIT Rourkela and Kendriya Vidyalaya welcomed the Minister and briefed him on ongoing academic initiatives and infrastructure development.

The visit underscores the importance of collaboration between higher education institutions and school-level education in fostering holistic growth.


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