International & Domestic Linkages (I&DL)

The Independence Day Flag Hoisting Ceremony was organized at NIFT Bhubaneswar on 15 August 2026. The National Flag was hoisted by Prof. (Dr.) Vibhavari Kumar, Director, NIFT Bhubaneswar, in the presence of students, faculty members, officers and staff. The ceremony began with collective singing of Vande Mataram, followed by the National Anthem, Jana Gana Mana, after the flag was hoisted. The programme was conducted with due solemnity and patriotic fervor, reflecting the NIFT community’s respect for the National Flag and the spirit of Independence Day.

The Flag Hoisting Ceremony constituted the central ceremonial component of the Independence Day celebrations at NIFT Bhubaneswar on 15 August 2026. The National Flag was hoisted by Dr. Vibhavari Kumar, Director, NIFT Bhubaneswar, in the presence of students, faculty members, officers and staff of the Institute. The ceremony commenced with the collective singing of the National Song, Vande Mataram. Following the hoisting of the National Flag, the participants joined in singing the National Anthem, Jana Gana Mana. Dr. Vibhavari Kumar, Director, NIFT, Bhubaneswar delivered a speech about Independence Day highlighting the important role of individuals in nation building. The proceedings were conducted with due solemnity and patriotic fervor, maintaining the dignity associated with the national occasion. The participation of the wider NIFT community demonstrated respect for the National Flag and reflected the spirit of Independence Day. The ceremony also served as a common platform for students and members of the Institute to come together in observance of the national celebration. Photographs placed in the report document the flag hoisting and participation of the NIFT community during the ceremony.

NIFT Bhubaneswar celebrated Handloom Week by bringing together tradition, craftsmanship, creativity, sustainability, and contemporary fashion. The week-long celebration engaged students with India’s rich handloom heritage through discussions, workshops, demonstrations, competitions, and fashion activities.

Panel Discussion – 05 August 2026: The celebration began with a panel discussion featuring Ms. Lipsa Hembram, Dr. Anita Sabat, Ms. Shashirekha Mohanta, and Shri Surendra Ku. Patra. The session explored the cultural significance, challenges, and future of handloom textiles.

Handloom Quiz – 06 August 2026: Students tested their knowledge of Indian handlooms, textiles, crafts, and weaving traditions, encouraging greater awareness of textile heritage.

Weaving Workshop & Live Demonstration – 07 August 2026: Students experienced traditional weaving firsthand and gained insight into the skill, precision, patience, and dedication behind handwoven textiles.

30-Second Ad Competition – 07 August 2026: Students promoted handloom through creative storytelling, visuals, and contemporary advertising concepts.

Thrift Stall – 10–11 August 2026: The initiative highlighted sustainable fashion, reuse, conscious consumption, and responsible practices.

Handloom Styling Competition & Fashion Show – 13 August 2026: Students and faculty reinterpreted handloom through contemporary silhouettes, draping, accessories, styling, and expressive presentations, demonstrating its versatility and relevance to modern fashion.

Overall, Handloom Week successfully connected India’s textile heritage with education, sustainability, creativity, and contemporary fashion, encouraging students to appreciate, reinterpret, and promote handloom in new and meaningful ways.