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Centurion University’s Dr Pratyush Kumar Das Clinches 3rd Prize at National Innovation Challenge

September 29, 2023: Dr Pratyush Kumar Das, a renowned assistant professor in the School of Agricultural and Bio Engineering, won third place in the "Ideation Category" of the national ILS Innovation Challenge, securing a stunning victory for Centurion University. Polymer-functionalized Bio Beads Enriched Soil Amendment (PBEA) for Paddy Cultivation in Cr (VI) Contaminated Soils by Dr. Das emerged as one of the competition's top contenders. The competition was organised by DBT - Institute of Life Sciences (ILS) and supported by BIRAC, DST-Govt. of Odisha, and Start-up Odisha.

The prize presentation took place on September 26, 2023, at ILS, Bhubaneswar, at the first session of the Life Science Start-up Summit. Together with his comrade Mr. Gyanendra Prasad Panda of DBT-ILS, Dr. Pratyush Kumar Das received recognition for their remarkable contributions to the Bioscience and Biotechnology fields. In describing his accomplishment, he said, "This honour highlights the value of multidisciplinary research and cutting-edge thinking in the field of agriculture and environmental science. Sustainable agricultural methods and a better future for areas impacted by heavy metal contamination are potential outcomes of our effort. Dr. Das' extraordinary accomplishments serve as a testament to Centurion University's dedication to supporting innovation and excellence in its academic community.

Centurion University Empowering Odisha’s Agriculture Landscape Sustainably with APICOL

September 28, 2023: Centurion University of Technology and Management has proudly announced its long-term partnership with APICOL (Agricultural Promotion and Investment Corporation of Odisha Limited), a Government of Odisha undertaking under the Department of Agriculture and Farmers Empowerment, in a significant step towards bolstering the state of Odisha's agricultural sector. This partnership intends to help agricultural businesses in the state of Odisha in a significant way while also closely aligning with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), giving hope and success to countless farmers and aspiring agri-business owners.

Individuals from 12 different districts in Odisha will receive training from Centurion University, which would be crucial. The training programmes will cover a variety of key agricultural industry job positions, such as nursery management, fishery management, goat management, and poultry management, while actively promoting sustainable development objectives. This cooperation directly targets several SDGs by putting an emphasis on entrepreneurship, sustainable agriculture practices, and skill development. By empowering individuals with the abilities and information necessary to succeed as agribusiness owners, it aims to eliminate poverty (SDG 1).

Centurion University of Technology and Management, Odisha has been Ranked A+ (with a score of 3.37) by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council 

August 16, 2023: The National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) has given Centurion University of Technology and Management, Odisha, a grade of A+ (with a score of 3.37). Higher education institutions are evaluated and accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) based on a number of quality criteria, including facilities, the teaching-learning process, research, governance, and more. This testament is evidence of the University's commitment to high quality in its planning, creation, and delivery. Since it is the only private university with 3 of its 6 campuses located in tribal territories, the ranking is very notable. Known for fostering an environment that enables school dropouts to develop a skill and have a career track, Centurion Institution is a multi-sector and multi-campus state private skill institution that focuses on skill-integrated higher education that produces industry-ready professionals. Additionally, the government of Odisha has listed Centurion University as a skill university, and the government of India's Ministry of Skill Development has approved it as an excellence centre.

Centurion University conveys its deep gratitude to Ministry of Higher Education, Govt of India, Ministry of Skill Development, Govt of India, Department of Higher Education, Govt of Odisha, Department of  Skill Development, Govt of Odisha, Its students, alumni, parents, faculty, staff ,Industry partners, Institution Partners and the community members.