Odisha IAP Infectious Diseases Chapter in association with Indian Academy of Pediatrics Odisha State Branch organized 23rd National Conference of IAP ID Chapter (NCPID 2021) in hybrid mode on 13th & 14th November 2021 in Bhubaneswar. The conference covered day-to-day clinical challenges and case management of Infectious Diseases by excellent international and national faculties. It is a matter of pride for the Department of Pediatrics, KIMS that Prof Nirmal Kumar Mohakud was entrusted to be a judge for the paper and poster presentation. Post graduates from all across the country participated in the competition. Besides, Dr. Mohakud was invited as a faculty in the WAR (writing antibiotics responsibly) module. He presented how to use antibiotics in an appropriate way.