Archive · 28 Dec 2025
Pradhan Inaugurates NIT Rourkela Sports Complex
On December 27, 2025, the Education Minister, Dharmendra Pradhan, opened a new sports complex and a big outdoor theater at NIT Rourkela.
He also started building three new projects: a building for civil engineering, a guest house, and a hostel for girls.
The sports complex has places for many sports like badminton, tennis, and basketball, and even has areas for yoga, dance, and music.
The minister said this will help students do well in sports and other activities.
The school's director talked about how the school is doing really well and has big plans for more buildings and better facilities.
Union Minister of Education Dharmendra Pradhan inaugurated a new Indoor Sports Complex and a 1,000-seater open-air theatre at NIT Rourkela.
The Indoor Sports Complex, costing Rs 35 crore, includes facilities for badminton, tennis, basketball, yoga, dance, music, and drama.
Three new projects were launched: a Civil Engineering Department Building (Rs 91.18 crore), a New Institute Guest House (Rs 33.51 crore), and a 500-capacity Girls’ Hostel (Rs 55.35 crore).
Pradhan emphasized the role of the sports complex in fostering student excellence in sports and cultural activities, aligning with the vision of Viksit Bharat @ 2047.
NIT Rourkela's director highlighted the Institute's commitment to excellence and its impressive rankings in the NIRF 2025.
- Who
- Union Minister of Education Dharmendra Pradhan
- What
- Inauguration of sports complex, open-air theatre, and foundation stones for new buildings
- When
- December 27, 2025
- Where
- NIT Rourkela, Odisha
- Why
- To enhance student facilities and foster excellence in sports, education, and research
- Location
- NIT Rourkela, Odisha
- Date
- December 27, 2025
- Indoor Sports Complex Cost
- Rs 35 crore
- Open-Air Theatre Capacity
- 1,000 seats
- Open-Air Theatre Cost
- Rs 6 crore
- Civil Engineering Building Cost
- Rs 91.18 crore
- New Guest House Cost
- Rs 33.51 crore
- Girls’ Hostel Capacity
- 500
- Girls’ Hostel Cost
- Rs 55.35 crore
- Total Project Cost
- Rs 200 crore
Sources
Education Minister Pradhan Inaugurates Sports Complex, Kendriya Vidyalaya At NIT Rourkela
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan Launches ₹215 Crore Development Projects At NIT Rourkela
Dharmendra Pradhan Unveils Rs 200-Cr Infra Projects at NIT Rourkela
