April 10th, 2007
Citizens take to streets, demand IIT for State
Campus News, UCE in the News, by admin.Jolted by the Centre’s move to deny Orissa an IIT, hundreds of people from various walks of life on Sunday took out a rally here protesting the decision. They submitted a memorandum to President APJ Abdul Kalam. It was organised by Agami Odisha, an apolitical platform of eminent scientists, educationists and social activists.
“The Centre’s move has not only saddened the people but has also robbed the State of its rightful claim,” rued working president of the forum Lalit Pattnaik.
The decision not only created uproar in the State, but also created fear among the people that other schemes like upgrading UCE Burla into Indian Institute of Engineering, Science and Technology might never be realised.
Source/Link: http://www.newindpress.com/NewsItems.asp?ID=IEQ20070409000952&Topic=0&Title=ORISSA&Page=Q
Posted by: Biswa Ranjan Behera
