3-Day Techno-Cultural Fest ‘Chakravyuh’ And ‘Genesis’ Held At ITER
The sprawling campus of the Institute of Technical Education and Research (ITER), faculty of engineering of SOA Deemed to be University here, throbbed with music and the rhythm of dancing feet as the three-day techno-cultural fest-- ‘Chakravyuh’ and ‘Genesis’ held at the Engineering Campus. The 3-day event kicked-off on 3rd of April amalgamating innovation, creativity and cultural excellence.
The festival was formally inaugurated by SOA Vice-Chancellor Prof. Pradipta Kumar Nanda, who attended the event as the chief guest. Addressing students, he highlighted ITER’s remarkable achievement in being ranked 22nd among engineering institutions in India in the NIRF Rankings of 2025. He urged students to take pride in being part of the institution and strive to build a global identity for themselves and ITER.
The festival will feature a series of technical competitions and cultural performances by renowned artists. Adding a special touch to the inaugural event, students and slum children supported by them through the ‘Jaggo’ initiative presented captivating dance performances.
SOA Pro-Vice Chancellor Prof. Prashant Kumar Patra encouraged the students to equip themselves with evolving knowledge and skill to excel in a competitive world.
Speaking on the occasion, ITER Dean Prof. Pradeep Kumar Sahu emphasized the institute’s strong focus on research and technological advancement. Prof. Manas Kumar Mallick, Director of ITER, noted that the institution had grown into a leading educational hub over the past 25 years supported by active student clubs and initiatives such as NCC, NSS and the Atal Incubation Center-SOA Foundation.
Prof. Renu Sharma, Additional Dean (Student Affairs), delivered the welcome address followed by remarks by Chief Warden Prof. Ranjan Kumar Mallick. The vote of thanks was delivered by Additional Warden Prof. Debahuti Mishra.
In the 2nd day of the fest on 4th of April the bollywood singer Antara Mitra mesmerized the ITER students with her lively musical performance. Similarily on 5th of April on the last day of the fest music turned into energy. The students felt the rhythm with the unforgettable musical band of Bullet & Bohemians.
