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Hans India
04-06-2025
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- Hans India
I&B Secy visits IIMC Dhenkanal
Dhenkanal: Information and Broadcasting Secretary Sanjay Jaju visited Indian Institute of Mass Communication, Dhenkanal campus, to review the progress of ongoing renovation work and discuss the future development plans of the campus. Jaju inspected boys' and girls' hostels, academic block, audio-video facilities and administrative block. IIMC Regional Director Anand Pradhan briefed Jaju about the ongoing courses, introduction of new courses and infrastructure development. Pradhan also apprised the I & B Secretary about renovation of hostel buildings and posting of regular faculty. The discussions touched upon the need for launching MA programmes and strengthening industry-academia engagement. Jaju assured support from the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting to help IIMC Dhenkanal grow into a leading centre of excellence in media and communication education in eastern India. IIMC Dhenkanal was set up at Kunjakant at Surapratap Smruti Pitha in a temporary building in 1993. It was later shifted to its permanent campus near Paniohala Mountain, Royal Palace in 2000. The PG Diploma in English Journalism was introduced. In 2001, PG Diploma in Odia Journalism was introduced. PG Diploma in Corporate Communication and Brand Management was introduced this year. The IIMC was awarded 'Deemed to be University' status last year.
Time of India
22-04-2025
- General
- Time of India
IIMC alumni call for stronger institutional collaboration
Bhubaneswar: The Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC) and its alumni association should forge stronger ties to enhance the media profession , said Anand Pradhan, regional director of IIMC Dhenkanal, at the annual alumni meet "Connection 2025" here, recently. Nearly 130 alumni, representing batches from 1993 to 2025, gathered for the Odisha chapter's annual reunion. Pradhan emphasized the need for better coordination between the central committee and regional chapters to uphold the institute's legacy. He also highlighted the upcoming silver jubilee celebrations of the Odia Journalism course in 2025. Distinguished attendees included former IIMC director Umakant Mishra, Biraj Swain of National Law University, and prominent media professionals. Odisha chapter president Sandeep Sethi called for increased support from the central committee for regional activities.
