Berhampur: SANKALP 2025-26, a national-level techno management symposium, was organised by NIST University in Odisha’s Berhampur.
The symposium aims to nurture technical expertise and skills among young individuals, providing a platform for showcasing their talents in various events such as Robotics, Web Designing, Quizzes, Coding, Paper Presentation and more.
The inaugural ceremony was graced by Satish Pradhan, Vice President cum Centre head Bhubaneswar Cognizant, as chief guest, and Dr Sachidananda Mohanty, Director of AIIMS Jammu & Kashmir, as guest of honour.
The event was attended by Founder cum President of the university Dr. Sukant K Mohapatra. Vice-Chancellor Dr. Priyadarshan Patro. Prof. Swadhin Mishra, ISTE Faculty Advisor Prof Mitu Baral ISTE Faculty Co-Advisor, Sankalp Student President Suvam Mishra, Secretary Faizan Ahmed and Treasurer Soumyashree Rath.
The event promises to be an enthralling techno-fiesta, giving students the opportunity to explore and conquer new horizons while redefining the meaning of success itself, said Founder Chairman Dr. Sukant K Mahapatra.
Vice-Chancellor Patro said these kinds of symposium provide a chance to the students to showcase their latent abilities and ingenuity.
Satish Pradhan shared valuable insights from his professional journey. He urged students to think innovatively to solve real-world problems rather than aiming only for grand ambitions.
Dr Sachidanand Mohanty emphasised that every discipline—be it engineering or medicine—holds great importance. Drawing an analogy, he said, “Just as our body needs Vitamin C, the future needs Vitamin AI.” He encouraged students to focus on ‘Make in India’ and innovation, applauding NIST’s GIC for its commendable efforts in research and development. He remarked that institutes like NIST are truly shaping India’s knowledge future.
This symposium will also feature talks by industry experts, who will share their experiences and provide valuable insights into the latest technologies and trends in the industry, along with cultural events like Mr and Miss Sankalp, DJ and Band.
