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Odisha: Over dozen varsities participate in State Level Innovation and Startup Competition

Bhubaneswar, Jan 16 (UNI) The two-day State-level Innovation and Startup Competition, organized for the first time jointly by the Higher Education Department and the Odisha State Higher Education Council, at Rama Devi Women’s University, commenced today with the participation of 72 students from 14 universities across Odisha.
Health & Family Welfare, Electronics & Information Technology Minister Dr. Mukesh Mahaling graced the inaugural ceremony as the chief guest.
After formally inaugurating the event, the Minister visited the exhibition stalls and interacted with the students in detail regarding their innovative ideas and research initiatives.
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