Development of education and research across disciplines in India over the years has been such that students no longer have to travel to other countries to build a career, eminent biologist and recipient of Padma Shri Prof Aditya Prasad Dash has said.Inaugurating the annual function ‘Ullasika’ of DAV Public School, Rajabagicha, recently, Dash said the National Education Policy-2020 will only strengthen the Indian education system further. Attending the event as the chief guest, he emphasized the importance of values alongside education. He stated that knowledge alone is not sufficient for success; rather, integrity and a positive mindset play a crucial role in shaping responsible citizens.Regional director of DAV Institutions (Odisha zone) KC Satpathy and chairperson of DAV Rajabagicha, Kanchanbala Patnaik urged students to uphold honesty and self-discipline. Several dignitaries, including principals and chairpersons from various DAV institutions across Odisha, attended the event. Principal Sujata Mishra highlighted the school’s achievements in the last academic session.On the occasion, the school magazine was unveiled by the guests, and meritorious students were felicitated. The program concluded with colorful cultural performances by students, showcasing their talent and creativity.Boost for Talcher school infraA new academic block with 20 classrooms was inaugurated at DAV Public School, MCL Jagannath Area, and the foundation stone was laid for another building comprising 30 classrooms during the two-day annual day AMEYA 3.0 celebration of the school recently.An art exhibition titled ‘Chitrotsav’ was also inaugurated by dignitaries on the occasion. School alumnus Swat Yadav, who secured 50th rank in the Odisha Civil Services examination, was felicitated for her achievement, and several students were honored for outstanding performance in both scholastic and co-scholastic fields, while trophies for CCA champion and runners-up were awarded to the winning houses.The school magazine, The Bliss, was also unveiled, and the dignitaries lauded the institution for its consistent progress and holistic development over the years. The principal highlighted the school’s journey and achievements, marking the beginning of its tricentennial celebrations. The program concluded on a vibrant note with cultural performances reflecting students’ creativity and talent.Certified green audit recognition for IIT-BBSRIndian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bhubaneswar has successfully completed a comprehensive green audit of its campus and has been awarded a Green Audit Certificate in accordance with the provisions of the National Building Code 2016 (Part 11) and the directives of NAAC and NABCB. This achievement marks a significant milestone in the Institute’s continued commitment towards environmental sustainability and responsible campus management, officials said.