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The Department of Computer Science and Engineering, NIT Rourkela, successfully concluded the ANRF-Sponsored One-Month Internship & Training Program on “AI-Enabled Next-Generation Connectivity (Wireless & IoT)”, conducted from 18th May to 16th June 2026. The valedictory session, held on 16th June 2026, marked the successful culmination of a month-long academic and research-oriented journey focused on emerging technologies in Artificial Intelligence, Wireless Networks, and the Internet of Things (IoT). The program witnessed enthusiastic participation from nearly 130 participants in hybrid mode, including students, research scholars, and faculty members representing institutions from various states across India. Throughout the internship, participants engaged in expert lectures, hands-on training sessions, simulation-based learning, technical discussions, and project-oriented activities. The program provided a unique platform for participants to strengthen their technical expertise, gain exposure to cutting-edge technologies, and interact with eminent academicians, researchers, and industry experts. One of the major highlights of the internship was the project development phase, during which participants developed innovative solutions addressing real-world challenges in AI, wireless communication, IoT, intelligent transportation, smart agriculture, cybersecurity, and smart environments. The projects demonstrated exceptional creativity, technical competence, and practical relevance, reflecting the dedication, innovation, and hard work of the participants. Outstanding projects were recognized and awarded during the valedictory ceremony by Prof. Bibhudatta Sahoo, Head of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, and Prof. Arun Kumar, Course Coordinator. Online Project Competition: Winners 🥇 First Prize NetSlice-AI: AI-Driven Wireless Network Resource Allocation using Deep Reinforcement Learning & NS-3 Simulation Contributor: Ashna Joshi 🥈 Second Prize FedSecure-VANET: A Comparative Study of Centralized and Federated Intrusion Detection for Privacy-Preserving Vehicular IoT Networks under Non-IID Traffic Distributions Contributor: Inuganti Akhilesh 🥉 Third Prize AI Enabled Smart Traffic Density Prediction and Monitoring System Using SUMO, Python, YOLO and Streamlit Contributor: Abinash Biswal Offline Project Competition Winners 🥇 First Prize Smart Agriculture Monitoring & Irrigation Recommendation System using IoT Sensors & Machine Learning Contributors: Disha Rani Dash, Tadvab Pradhan, Asish Choudhury, Sunayana Panigrahi, Rajib Narayan Panda, and Subhangi Panigrahi 🥈 Second Prize SumoAegis: System Architecture, Pre-processing Pipeline, & ML Performance Evaluation Contributor: Manideep Mukka 🥉 Third Prize AI-driven Smart Room Occupancy Detection & Energy Management using WiFi Signal Sensing Contributors: Emil Bimal Lugun, Vesaja Ram Patel, Rashmi Ranjan Barik, and Suraj Patel Congratulations to all winners💐 @EduMinOfIndia @ANRFIndia #NITRourkela #ANRF #AIInnovation #ArtificialIntelligence #InternetOfThings #WirelessNetworks #ResearchAndInnovation #InternshipProgram #MachineLearning #SmartSystems #TechnologyForTomorrow #FutureTech #EngineeringExcellence #SkillDevelopment

NIT Rourkela develops low-cost ceramic adsorbent to remove industrial dye from wastewater Read more at: buff.ly/0coy4Pp #NITRourkela #WastewaterTreatment #WaterPurification #CeramicAdsorbent #CleanWaterTech #SustainableTechnology #IndustrialWastewater #ResearchInnovation #MethyleneBlueRemoval #GreenChemistry

#BharatInnovates2026, an initiative of the Ministry of Education, is set to transform Nice into a hub of innovation. Trams across the city are carrying the #BharatInnovates2026 message, bringing the spirit of innovation to the streets ahead of 14–16 June 2026. Nice is ready to welcome innovators, researchers, investors, and changemakers from around the world. @narendramodi @PMOIndia @eduminofindia @dpradhanbjp @PrinSciAdvGoI @Vineet_K26 @sanjayjavin @IndiaDST @AICTE_INDIA @ugcindia @pibindia @DDNewslive @airnewsalerts @sjaishankaroffc @MEAIndia @IndiainPortugal @IndiaembFrance @CGIMarseille @eoiberlin @IndiainIreland @HCI_London @iitbombay @SINEIITB @paniitindia #BharatInnovates2026 #IndiaFrance #Innovation #Startups

Research Innovation from NIT Rourkela Secures First Rank at Rajasthan Green Innovation Challenge 2026! Prof. Subhankar Paul and his team of PhD scholars, Mr. Amit Shyamal, Mr. Ashutosh Kumar Singh, and Mr. Tarini Ashish Sahoo from the Department of Biotechnology and Medical Engineering secured First Rank at the 'Rajasthan Green Innovation Challenge (RGIC) 2026'. Organized by the Rajasthan State Pollution Control Board (RSPCB) in association with Malaviya National Institute of Technology (MNIT) Jaipur, the challenge was held from 3–5 June 2026 at @NIT_Jaipur. The award was presented by the Hon'ble Chief Minister of Rajasthan, Shri Bhajan Lal Sharma, in recognition of the team's outstanding contribution towards sustainable and environmentally focused innovation. As part of the event, the team also showcased their innovation through an exhibition stall at MNIT Jaipur, engaging visitors, researchers, industry representatives, and policymakers. About the Innovation: The team's patented Solar-powered Spherical Floating Photocatalyst System (SFPS) is an advanced wastewater treatment technology designed for industrial-scale applications. The floating photocatalyst spheres efficiently harness sunlight to treat sewage water, dairy and textile effluents, antibiotics, pesticides, and other organic pollutants without requiring external energy input. The technology can also disinfect water by eliminating microorganisms using sunlight or artificial light and remains effective for up to 50–60 reuse cycles. Offering a sustainable, energy-efficient, and cost-effective alternative for industrial wastewater treatment, SFPS has the potential to significantly reduce treatment costs while supporting environmental sustainability. Congratulations to Prof. Subhankar Paul and his team on this achievement.💐 @EduMinOfIndia @RSPCB_official #NITRourkela #ResearchExcellence #Innovation #RGIC2026 #GreenInnovation #Sustainability #WastewaterTreatment #CleanTechnology #Biotechnology #EnvironmentalEngineering #WaterTreatment #PatentedTechnology #MNITJaipur #RSPCB #AcademicExcellence #ResearchImpact #AtmanirbharBharat #ScienceForSociety #MakeInIndia #HigherEducationIndia

NIT Rourkela Signs MoA for 1975 Batch Alumni Scholarship! NIT Rourkela has signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with the alumni of the 1975 batch to institute the “1975 Batch Alumni Scholarship”, aimed at supporting deserving students of the institute. Honouring their commitment made during their Golden Jubilee celebrations, the 1975 batch has created a corpus fund of ₹16.57 lakhs to provide financial assistance to meritorious students facing financial constraints. The MoA was signed on 9 June 2026 by Shri Sarat Chandra Padhi (1975 batch alumnus) and Prof. Himanshu Bhushan Sahu (Dean of Alumni, Industry & International Relations at NIT Rourkela). The signing ceremony was held in the presence of Prof. K. Umamaheshwar Rao (Director, NIT Rourkela), Prof. Pankaj K. Sa (Associate Dean, AIIR), Prof. Rohan Dhiman (Registrar), Shri Ashok Biswal (1975 batch alumnus), and Prof. Tapas Das (2014 batch alumnus). Prof. Rao appreciated the generous contribution of the alumni and noted that such initiatives strengthen the bond between alumni and the institute while contributing to academic excellence and student welfare. @EduMinOfIndia @NITRAA_Official #NITRourkela #NITRAA #NITRAlumni #ScholarshipSupport #HigherEducation #AcademicExcellence #AlumniEngagement #EducationForAll #NITRCommunity #TransformingLives #Alumni

Summer Internship on IoT and Data Analytics Begins at NIT Rourkela! The Department of Computer Science and Engineering at NIT Rourkela inaugurated the 'Summer Internship on IoT and Data Analytics for Smart System Design' on 8 June 2026 in the presence of Chief Guest Prof. Swadesh Kumar Pratihar (Dean, SRICCE-NITR). The month-long programme, which will continue until 7 July 2026, has brought together students from different institutions to gain hands-on experience in emerging technologies. The internship is being conducted under the patronage of Prof. K. Umamaheshwar Rao, Director, NIT Rourkela. Prof. Bibhudatta Sahoo, Head of the Department of CSE, is the Chairperson of the programme, while Prof. Suchismita Chinara, Associate Professor, Department of CSE, is serving as the Convener. The programme offers training in IoT fundamentals, Arduino and ESP microcontrollers, sensor interfacing, wireless communication technologies, cloud connectivity, Python programming, machine learning, data visualization, and smart system design. Through a combination of lectures, laboratory sessions, and project-based learning, participants will develop practical skills in designing intelligent systems and analyzing real-world data. The internship aims to enhance students’ technical competencies and prepare them for future opportunities in the rapidly evolving fields of IoT, Artificial Intelligence, and Data Analytics. #NITRourkela #CSEDepartment #SummerInternship2026 #IoT #DataAnalytics #SmartSystemDesign #MachineLearning #ArtificialIntelligence #InternetOfThings #PythonProgramming #Innovation #SkillDevelopment #EngineeringEducation #ResearchAndInnovation #FutureTechnologies #HandsOnLearning #TechEducation #NITRStudents #AcademicExcellence #LearningBeyondClassroom

Proud to represent HoardSpace at #BharatStartupSummit2026 in New Delhi. Pitched our vision of simplifying outdoor advertising through technology, connected with founders, investors & industry leaders, and gained valuable insights for scaling ahead. #HoardSpace #StartupIndia

Only 3 days to go! The countdown has begun for Bharat Innovates in Nice, France. From breakthrough ideas to transformative technologies, India's innovation ecosystem is set to take the global stage. Join us as we celebrate the spirit of innovation, collaboration, and the vision of a Viksit Bharat. #BharatInnovates #Innovation #ViksitBharat #EducationForInnovation

They also attended an e-Language Workshop conducted by the Central Institute of Indian Languages, learned Garba through a dedicated workshop, and took part in the ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ campaign by planting saplings on the IIMA campus.

The delegation had the opportunity to interact with Shri Acharya Devvrat (@ADevvrat), Hon’ble Governor of Gujarat, at Lok Bhavan in Gandhinagar, and also engage with IIMA faculty members Prof. Prashant Das and Prof. Abhiman Das through interactive sessions.

The Odisha delegation’s week-long journey under Yuva Sangam Phase VI concluded at IIMA with a valedictory function, marking the culmination of an enriching journey of learning and cultural exchange. #IIMA #YuvaSangam #YuvaSangamPhase6 #EBSB #StudentExchange #YouthIntegration

#IITDelhi signs MoU with 18 NITs for student exchange and higher studies opportunities Read more @htTweets shorturl.at/Z0qkO #NIT @nitcofficial @warangal_nit @NITJofficial @NITSilOfficial @jamshedpur_nit @nitrourkela @VNITN @svnit @NITJaipur @manitbpl @MNNITALLD @NITKURUKSHETRA @nitsriofficial @ReachNITT @nitksurathkal @NITSIKKIM1 @NIT_Meghalaya @nitjalandhar @NITRR

The countdown to Bharat Innovates 2026 has begun. As India's deep-tech ecosystem scales new heights, Bharat Innovates 2026 will spotlight the ideas, innovations, and entrepreneurs driving the next wave of technological transformation. From AI, semiconductors, and quantum technologies to biotechnology, space tech, and sustainable solutions, India's innovators are building technologies with global impact. 📍 Nice, France 🗓️ 14–16 June 2026 Bringing together startups, investors, industry leaders, researchers, and policymakers from across the world, Bharat Innovates 2026 will showcase the strength of India's innovation ecosystem and open new avenues for collaboration, investment, and growth. The world is watching. India is ready to innovate, collaborate, and lead. #BharatInnovates2026 #DeepTech #StartupIndia #InnovationGoesGlobal #ViksitBharat #ResearchToMarket #IndiaInnovates #GlobalInnovation

Congratulations 💐 to our students, Amrita P. and Sneha Shree Prusty for being selected in the highly competitive global program 'Google Summer of Code (GSoC) 2026'. Both the students are active members of the Algorithmic and Programming Society (@ApsocietyNitr), mentored by Prof. Arun Kumar from the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, NIT Rourkela. Amrita P. will be working on "Patient Visit Summary Printing for OpenMRS 3" and Sneha Shree will be driving the "Direct Integration of PathVisio with WikiPathways GitHub". @EduMinOfIndia #NITRourkela #GSoC2026 #GoogleSummerOfCode #APSNITR #OpenSource

On the occasion of #WorldEnvironmentDay, let’s join hands to safeguard our planet for a sustainable future 🌍🌱 The theme of this year's World Environment Day is “Inspired by Nature. For Climate. For Our Future.” #NowForClimate #PositiveClimateAction @moefcc 1/4

उच्चतर शिक्षा विभाग, शिक्षा मंत्रालय द्वारा आयोजित युवा संगम के 6वें चरण के अंतर्गत ओडिशा प्रतिनिधिमंडल ने भारतीय प्रबंधन संस्थान अहमदाबाद के आतिथ्य में गुजरात के माननीय राज्यपाल श्री @ADevvrat से शिष्टाचार भेंट की। (1/2)

'एक भारत, श्रेष्ठ भारत' की संकल्पना को साकार करते हुए, आज 'युवा संगम' चरण-6 के अंतर्गत गुजरात और ओडिशा के 57 प्रतिभाशाली युवाओं के साथ लोकभवन में सार्थक संवाद हुआ। प्रधानमंत्री श्री नरेन्द्र मोदी जी का संकल्प विकसित भारत @ 2047 है। इस महान लक्ष्य को प्राप्त करने के लिए हमारे युवा ही सबसे बड़ी शक्ति हैं। प्रधानमंत्री जी सदैव युवाओं को 'राष्ट्र प्रथम' की भावना के साथ जुड़ने और अपनी प्रतिभा से देश को नयी ऊंचाइयों पर ले जाने का आह्वान करते हैं। युवाओं से कहा कि किसी भी देश का निर्माण केवल भौतिक संसाधनों से नहीं, बल्कि नागरिकों के विचार और चरित्र से होता है। जब युवा पीढ़ी संस्कारित और कर्तव्यनिष्ठ होती है, तो बड़े से बड़े लक्ष्य प्राप्त करना संभव हो जाता है। यह 'युवा संगम' कार्यक्रम हमारे देश की विविध संस्कृति को एक धागे में पिरोने का उत्तम प्रयास है। जब हमारे युवा एक-दूसरे राज्य की संस्कृति और परंपराओं को समझेंगे, तभी भारत की अखंडता और अधिक मजबूत होगी। प्रधानमंत्री जी के संसाधनों के विवेकपूर्ण उपयोग और पर्यावरण संरक्षण के आह्वान को आत्मसात करते हुए, युवाओं को एक पेड़ मां के नाम अभियान में जुड़ने और जीवन में सादगी अपनाने की प्रेरणा दी। मुझे विश्वास है कि हमारे युवा 'एक भारत, श्रेष्ठ भारत' के विजन को आगे बढ़ाते हुए एक शक्तिशाली और समृद्ध राष्ट्र के निर्माण में अपना महत्वपूर्ण योगदान देंगे।

The National Institute of Technology (NIT) Rourkela participated in the consultation meeting of the Joint Parliamentary Committee on the Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill, 2025, held in Hyderabad on June 01, 2026, under the chairpersonship of Dr. D. Purandeswari. The committee invited views from leading higher educational institutions, including NIT Rourkela, on the proposed legislation aimed at reforming and strengthening India’s higher education regulatory framework. NIT Rourkela was represented by Director Prof. K. Umamaheshwar Rao, accompanied by Registrar Prof. Rohan Dhiman. The interaction provided an important platform for sharing institutional perspectives on enhancing academic excellence, quality assurance, institutional autonomy and innovation in alignment with the vision of Viksit Bharat. @ViksitBharat @EduMinOfIndia @iitmadras @iit_tirupati @iim_sambalpur @IIMKozhikode @iiscbangalore @IIITSC #ViksitBharat #HigherEducation #EducationReforms #InstitutionalAutonomy #NITRourkela #Hyderabad #IndiaEducation