Dhenkanal, June 1: The Secretary of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting Sanjay Jaju on Saturday visited the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC) campus in Odisha’s Dhenkanal and reviewed the progress of ongoing renovation work.
He also held discussions about plans for future development at the regional campus.
During his visit, Jaju inspected the physical infrastructure including the boys’ and girls’ hostels, academic block, audio-video facilities, and the administrative block.
He also engaged in detailed discussions with Regional Director Prof. Dr. Anand Pradhan regarding the institute’s current status, academic initiatives, infrastructure needs, and strategic roadmap for expansion.
Prof. Pradhan briefed the Secretary on the challenges faced by the campus and the opportunities ahead, particularly in enhancing academic offerings and increasing student capacity. The discussions also touched upon the need for launching postgraduate (MA) programmes and strengthening industry-academia engagement.
Expressing satisfaction with the work being carried out, Jaju appreciated the efforts of the campus team and assured full support from the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting to help IIMC Dhenkanal grow into a leading centre of excellence in media and communication education in eastern India.
The visit reflects the Ministry’s continued commitment to strengthening regional centres and ensuring inclusive access to quality media education across the country.
