The Odisha G a z e t t e
EXTRAORDINARY
PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY
No. 652 CUTTACK, TUESDAY, MARCH 19, 2024/FALGUNA 29, 1945
SKILL DEVELOPMENT & TECHNICAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
NOTIFICATION
The 12th March 2024
SUBJECT—Transformation of Government ITIs and Government Polytechnics as Iconic Institutions.
No. 2561—SDTE-PDE-II-Poly-0011/2024-SDTE.—Government of Odisha have been putting thrust on skill and technical education with the brand value "Skilled in Odisha". Along with higher technical educational institutions, ITIs and Polytechnics are playing a major role in transforming the skill ecosystem of Odisha.
Government, after careful consideration and with a futuristic outlook, have been pleased to set-up/ transform the following three Polytechnics and three ITIs into Iconic Institutions :—
Government Polytechnic . . 1. BOSE, Cuttack
2. UGIE, Rourkela and SKDAV, Rourkela as a cluster
3. Government Polytechnic, Rayagada
Government ITI . . 1. Government ITI, Balasore
2. Government ITI, Berhampur, Ganjam 3. Government ITI, Hirakud, Sambalpur
These Iconic Institutions shall have the following common features :—
1. Focus on one Primary Sector considering their current expertise and priority.
2. State-of-the-art infrastructure
3. International collaborations 4. Well-equipped labs in partnership with reputed partners.
5. Residential facilities 6. Vibrant campus with focus on research and innovation.
7. Multi-skilling/employability courses, etc.
By order of the Governor
USHA PADHEE
Principal Secretary to Government