- Prof. Soumitra Satapathi of the Department of Physics will contribute to national capacity-building initiatives under the Mission Karmayogi framework.
Roorkee : The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee has announced the appointment of Prof. Soumitra Satapathi, from its Department of Physics, as the Capacity Building Commission (CBC) Chair Professor under the Government of India's Mission Karmayogi framework.
The appointment marks an important step towards strengthening collaboration between IIT Roorkee and the Capacity Building Commission. It brings together academic expertise, scientific research and technological innovation to support India's national capacity-building and governance objectives.
Prof. Soumitra Satapathi's Research Contributions
Prof. Satapathi has made significant contributions to research and innovation at IIT Roorkee, particularly in areas such as solar energy, sustainable energy technologies and continuing education.
His appointment reflects the role of leading academic institutions in supporting national initiatives through research, knowledge-sharing and capacity development.
Focus on Capacity Building and Governance
The CBC Chair Professorship is expected to provide a platform for interdisciplinary engagement and collaboration. It will support efforts to strengthen capacity-building initiatives and contribute to the development of a competent, future-ready and citizen-centric governance ecosystem.
Under the Mission Karmayogi framework, the collaboration highlights the potential of academic institutions to contribute their expertise to public-sector capacity development and governance-related initiatives.
IIT Roorkee has congratulated Prof. Soumitra Satapathi on the appointment and wished him success in his new responsibility.
FAQs
1. Who has been appointed as the CBC Chair Professor at IIT Roorkee?
Prof. Soumitra Satapathi from the Department of Physics, IIT Roorkee, has been appointed as the Capacity Building Commission Chair Professor.
2. What is the Capacity Building Commission (CBC)?
The Capacity Building Commission is the body associated with India's national capacity-building agenda for public administration and governance.
3. Under which framework has Prof. Satapathi been appointed?
The appointment has been made under the Government of India's Mission Karmayogi framework.
4. What are Prof. Soumitra Satapathi's areas of contribution?
His contributions include research, innovation, solar energy, sustainable energy technologies and continuing education at IIT Roorkee.
5. What is the objective of the CBC Chair Professorship?
The professorship aims to foster interdisciplinary engagement, strengthen capacity-building initiatives and support a future-ready, citizen-centric governance ecosystem.
6. Which department does Prof. Soumitra Satapathi belong to?
He belongs to the Department of Physics at IIT Roorkee.
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