**Summary:**
Shri Sanjay Jaju, Secretary of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, visited the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC) Dhenkanal on May 31, 2025, to assess ongoing renovation work and discuss future development plans. The Secretary inspected infrastructure and engaged with Regional Director Prof. Dr. Anand Pradhan on the institute's current status, academic initiatives, and expansion strategies, including the launch of postgraduate programs and enhanced industry engagement. Shri Jaju expressed satisfaction with the progress and assured the Ministry's full support for IIMC Dhenkanal's growth as a leading media and communication education center in eastern India, reflecting the Ministry's commitment to strengthening regional centers and promoting inclusive access to quality media education.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Information Broadcasting: A government ministry, likely responsible for information and broadcasting related affairs.
Secretary, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting: The title of a high-ranking official within the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.
IIMC Dhenkanal: Indian Institute of Mass Communication, Dhenkanal campus. A regional campus of IIMC.
31 MAY 2025: Date of the event (visit).
PIB Bhubaneshwar: Press Information Bureau, Bhubaneshwar. Likely the source of the news release.
Shri Sanjay Jaju: Secretary, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India.
Government of India: The national government of India.
Indian Institute of Mass Communication: A national institution for mass communication education.
Prof. Dr. Anand Pradhan: Regional Director of IIMC Dhenkanal.
MA programmes: Master of Arts postgraduate programs.
eastern India: A region of India, the location of IIMC Dhenkanal.
SwadhinManoj: Likely the name of the individual who released the information, potentially a press officer.
Release ID: 2133014: Unique identifier for the press release.
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Secretary, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
Visits IIMC Dhenkanal; Reviews Campus
Development and Assures Support for Future
Growth
Posted On: 31 MAY 2025 5:27PM by PIB Bhubaneshwar
Shri Sanjay Jaju, Secretary, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India, visited
the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC) Dhenkanal today to review the progress of
ongoing renovation work and to discuss the future development plans of the regional campus.
During his visit, Shri Jaju inspected the physical infrastructure including the boys’ and girls’ hostels,
academic block, audio-video facilities, and the administrative block. He engaged in detailed
discussions with Regional Director Prof. Dr. Anand Pradhan regarding the institute’s current status,
academic initiatives, infrastructure needs, and strategic roadmap for expansion.Prof. Pradhan briefed the Secretary on the challenges faced by the campus and the opportunities
ahead, particularly in enhancing academic offerings and increasing student capacity. The
discussions also touched upon the need for launching postgraduate (MA) programmes and
strengthening industry-academia engagement.
Expressing satisfaction with the work being carried out, Shri Jaju appreciated the efforts of the
campus team and assured full support from the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting to help
IIMC Dhenkanal grow into a leading centre of excellence in media and communication education in
eastern India.
The visit reflects the Ministry’s continued commitment to strengthening regional centres and
ensuring inclusive access to quality media education across the country.
Swadhin/Manoj(Release ID: 2133014)