Students should work towards bringing a synergy of modern knowledge and traditional values -Pradhan

Sambalpur: Union Minister for Education Dharmendra Pradhan Thursday appealed to students to work towards bringing a synergy of modern knowledge and traditional values and represent as the true brand ambassadors of India.
Addressing the 7th foundation day of IIM Sambalpur, Mr Pradhan said the National Education Policy 2020 aims to update, upgrade and upskill the youth.
The policy, he said, is based on the foundation of accessibility, affordability, equity and quality, and aims to transform the education system with the emerging dynamics of the 21st century.
He said NEP is an important step towards an Aatmanirbhar Bharat, and the government is working to make the policy a success.
A healthy workforce, Mr Pradhan said, is only possible when ‘’we have a competent workforce of skilled management professionals and I am sure IIM Sambalpur will act as a catalyst to fulfill this dream and help excel in nation building to the best of their potential.”

Odisha Skill Development Authority Chairman Subroto Bagchi said IIM Sambalpur has been on the trajectory to nurture responsible leaders for future with an entrepreneurial mindset. An educational institute must stand on strong values and IIM Sambalpur has been a defining factor in earning that trust.

, Prof Mahadeo Jaiswal, Director, IIM Sambalpur, Mahadeo Jaiswal , Flipkart Chief Corporate Affairs Officer Rajneesh Kumar also spoke on the occasion.
The Program witnessed awards and felicitations of key achievers from various fields. Indian field hockey player and member of the Olympic bronze winning Indian hockey team, Amit Rohidas and renowned Sambalpuri singer Padmashree Jitendra Haripal, famous for the super hit song Rangabati, were honoured during the program for their marvellous accomplishments.
IIM Sambalpur also awarded merit scholarships worth Rs 1,00,000 each to the top seven students of second year based on their academic performance in the first year.