Archive · 29 Dec 2025
Odisha's Largest Outlined Map Made from Scrap
A school in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, made a big map of their state using old and thrown-away things like metal sheets and lights.
It is 35 feet tall and 15 feet wide.
They used special lights that save energy.
A teacher named Rajat Kumar Panigrahi, who is good at making things from scrap, led 15 students to build this map.
They worked together to cut, weld, and shape the materials.
This project teaches us to use things wisely and take care of our environment.
It also shows how creative and hardworking the students and teachers are.
Government Polytechnic, Bhubaneswar created the largest outlined map of Odisha from scrap materials.
The map measures 35 feet in height and 15 feet in width.
It was made using scrap GI sheets, iron rods, artificial grass, and energy-efficient LED strips.
The project was led by Rajat Kumar Panigrahi and involved 15 students.
The initiative promotes sustainability, innovation, and technical education.
- Who
- Government Polytechnic, Bhubaneswar, led by Rajat Kumar Panigrahi and 15 students
- What
- Created the largest outlined map of Odisha from scrap materials
- When
- Not specified
- Where
- Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
- Why
- To promote sustainability, innovation, and technical education
- Institution
- Government Polytechnic, Bhubaneswar
- Record
- Largest Outlined Map of Odisha by an educational institution
- Dimensions
- 35 feet in height, 15 feet in width
- Materials Used
- Scrap GI sheets, iron rods, artificial grass, LED strips
- Leadership
- Rajat Kumar Panigrahi, Principal
- Team Size
- 15 students
- Initiative
- Waste-to-Wealth/Scrap-to-Art
- Campaign
- Swachhata Hi Seva