Union min opens Rs 10.5cr auditorium in OUAT's Chiplima campus
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Sambalpur: Union education minister and local MP Dharmendra Pradhan on Friday inaugurated a state-of-the-art auditorium on the OUAT's Chiplima campus in Sambalpur district on Friday.
The facility, constructed at a cost of Rs 10.5 crore, aims to enhance student learning and farmer training in the region.
During the inauguration, Pradhan announced an additional allocation of Rs 80 crore for campus infrastructure development. "OUAT Chipilima will serve as a crucial link between a developed Odisha and a developed India," said Pradhan. The minister revealed plans to introduce new technology-focused agricultural courses and establish a Rs 100 crore fish processing and training centre in the region.
The development initiatives include expanding OMFED's production line to include milk powder and chocolates, and efforts to promote Kuchinda's chilli production. The minister also emphasised plans to facilitate the export of local agricultural produce to international markets.
Earlier, Pradhan participated in the 'Parakram Shobhayatra' commemorating the success of Operation Sindoor and honouring the Indian armed forces. "Under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, India is establishing a new identity in global military power," he said.
The minister praised the operation's success as a demonstration of India's military prowess and its response to terrorism. He credited PM Modi's strong leadership and the Indian Army's courage for the achievement.
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