Prof Raja Kumar served as the 2nd director of IITBBS from April 2015 to April 2022. When he took over, the phase-1 infrastructure of the main campus was under construction (50%) with no services available, the institute has been functioning from 8 different temporary premises. and it was definable and malleable.
In view of the national aspirations on the IIT's and realizing the scope, it was envisioned to embark on an adventurous journey towards creating a new age institute of world class and wellness at IIT Bhubaneswar. Such an endeavor warrants engagement of self with extreme leadership and leading from front on the part of the director on all aspects of institutional building with immersive functioning. The pursuit was embarked upon through the path of innovation, outstanding creativity, setting of new standards, and rising to commensurate standards. After observing the signs of positive response of the institute to the initial plans and actions, consciously the vision of the institute was made more ambitious to "IIT Bhubaneswar will be globally well recognized for creating outstanding graduates and new knowledge" despite the challenges it poses, and the endeavour was carried on to realize the same.
Envisioning the endeavor apart, designing and creating systems, ensuring of functioning as per the planned standards and personal shouldering of the systems and operations of the institute wherever necessary on all aspects of institutional building were spearheaded very innovatively and strategically in a spirited manner. Leading by example from the front and ensuring participatory and accountable functioning by the teams, led to a silent, but very successful realization of the beginning and the course of the endeavour.
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