IET Bhubaneswar Student Chapter Inaugurated at KIIT-DU to Empower Next-Generation Engineers
KIIT Deemed to be University, through its Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) and in association with the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), inaugurated the IET–KIIT Bhubaneswar Student Chapter under the IET Kolkata Network. The inauguration was held alongside a technical seminar on “Smart City,” bringing together university leadership, distinguished IET representatives, and energy sector experts to deliberate on technological innovation, sustainable urban growth, and engineering trends.
The program commenced with a welcome address by Dr. Siddharth Swarup Rautaray, Dean, IQAC, KIIT-DU. The inaugural session featured insightful addresses from key dignitaries Mr. Sankar Nath Mukhopadhyay, Chairman, IET Kolkata Network, Dr. Aritra Ghosh, Students Coordinator, IET Kolkata Network, Mr. Ravi Kumar, India Operations Manager, IET, Mr. Prashant Patnaik, Director, Odisha Power Transmission Corporation Limited (OPTCL), Prof. (Dr.) Jnyana Ranjan Mohanty, Pro-Vice Chancellor (Administration)-cum-Registrar, KIIT-DU.
During the event, Prof. Mohanty officially nominated Dr. Pratyusa Mukherjee (QA Coordinator, School of Computer Engineering) and Dr. Surendra Ghadai (QA Coordinator, School of Mechanical Engineering) as the Faculty IET Coordinators for the chapter. Dignitaries underscored the critical role of professional networks in bridging the industry-academia gap, empowering students with hands-on technical competencies, exposure to real-world practices, and broader innovation capabilities. The session concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by Prof. Sruti S. Singh, Assistant Director, International Accreditations, IQAC, KIIT-DU.
Following the inaugural ceremony, the technical seminar hosted two sessions:“The Concept of a Smart City, Smart Energy & Smart Governance” and “Bhubaneswar: An Emerging Smart City — A Case Study in Homeland“. The discussions highlighted how technology-driven infrastructure, energy-efficient solutions, and smart governance foster sustainable urban development.
The IET–KIIT Bhubaneswar Student Chapter serves as a dedicated platform for students to engage with global industry networks, explore cutting-edge technologies, and build skill sets tailored to future engineering challenges—reinforcing KIIT’s strong commitment to academic excellence and experiential learning.