Dr Anil Kakodkar Inaugurates Srijan Kendra At IIT Indore

Dr Anil Kakodkar, chancellor of Homi Bhabha National Institute, visited the Indian Institute of Technology Indore (IIT Indore) and inaugurated two campus facilities. He emphasized the need for leadership, indigenous innovation, creativity, and joyful learning in higher education.

Kakodkar interacted with faculty members and delivered a lecture on fostering joyful learning in higher education. He discussed teaching methodologies, curriculum development, and innovative approaches to improving the academic experience with the deans and faculty members of the Centre for Pedagogy and Curricular Excellence (CPCE).

The inauguration of Srijan Kendra, a Creative Craft Centre, and Visvesvaraya Hall of Residence, a new residential facility, were the key highlights of the visit. Srijan Kendra aims to promote creativity, hands-on learning, and practical skills, while the residential facility can accommodate 750 students.

Kakodkar called for a shift from a culture of following established practices to one that encourages leadership, innovation, and independent thinking. He appreciated IIT Indore's developing academic ecosystem and highlighted the role of initiatives such as Srijan Kendra in encouraging experiential learning, creative thinking, and practical problem-solving.