SAMBHALPUR, 17 May 2025: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan inaugurated a new, modern auditorium at the College of Agriculture, OUAT Chiplima campus recently.
The cutting-edge facility is expected to become a vibrant center for intellectual exchange, student development, and farmer skill enhancement.
Speaking at the event, Minister Pradhan praised the Chiplima campus as a “hub for nurturing new and brilliant minds” and reaffirmed the government’s commitment to advancing agricultural education in Odisha. He acknowledged the Odisha government’s recent sanction of INR 80 crore for comprehensive campus development, which includes improvements to academic buildings, administrative blocks, hostels, and other essential infrastructure.
The newly inaugurated auditorium, built at a cost of approximately INR 10.5 crore, will serve as a vital platform for knowledge sharing and training programs aimed at equipping students and farmers with the latest agricultural techniques.
Highlighting the broader vision for Sambalpur, Minister Pradhan said that the region is poised to emerge as an agriculture-driven economic hub. Plans are underway to introduce new curricula focused on advanced agricultural technologies, expand research facilities, and enhance farmer training initiatives.
The inauguration ceremony was also graced by Odisha’s Deputy Chief Minister KV Singh Deo and Minister for Rural Development, Panchayati Raj, and Drinking Water, Rabi Narayan Naik, underscoring the event’s significance for the state’s agricultural education sector.
With these developments, the OUAT Chiplima campus is set to play a crucial role in shaping the future of agriculture in Odisha by fostering innovation, education, and sustainable farming practices.
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