Bhubaneswar | National Institute of Fashion Technology

Suron Ka Gurukul — The Gurukul of Melodies

The project begins with Rikhi Ram as the chosen brand, Lippan as the selected craft, and Gurukul as the central theme. The entire window display is developed around the relationship between these three elements.

Independence Day 2026 & Flag Hoisting Ceremony

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.

HANDLOOM DAY

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.

Mr. Ravi Prakash

Mr. Ravi Prakash is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Fashion Design at NIFT Bhubaneswar, where he joined as an Assistant Professor in 2021. His teaching and professional expertise includes garment manufacturing, merchandising, retail, pattern making, sustainable product development, and the design and development of Indian apparel. He holds a B.Tech. in Electronics & Communication Engineering and a postgraduate qualification in Fashion Technology from NIFT Delhi.

Ms. Arpita Mishra

Ms. Arpita Misra is an Assistant Professor in the Fashion and Lifestyle Accessory Design Department at NIFT Bhubaneswar, specialising in Home Décor and Lighting Design. She joined NIFT in 2021 and teaches Design Fundamentals, 3D Product Sketching and Rendering, Form Studies, and Design Process-based Projects. She previously served as the Centre Coordinator of the department from 2022 to 2025.

Mr. Gokulrajaun M

Mr. Gokulrajaun M is an Assistant Professor in the Fashion & Lifestyle Accessories (F&LA) Department at the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Bhubaneswar, where he joined the institute in October 2021. Since 2025, he has also been serving as the Centre Coordinator (CC) for the Fashion & Lifestyle Accessories Department, contributing to academic planning, curriculum coordination, and departmental administration.

Ms. Vidhi Nagar

Vidhi Nagar is an Assistant Professor in the Fashion & Lifestyle Accessories Design Department at NIFT Bhubaneswar. She has over 12 years of professional and academic experience in design practice, product development, craft-based innovation and design education. She holds a Bachelor of Design (B.Des.) and a Master of Fashion Management (MFM) from the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), where she graduated with a Gold Medal and was recognised as the Student of the Year during her postgraduate studies.

Dr. Binaya Bhusan Jena

Prof. Binaya Bhusan Jena is a Professor in the Department of Fashion Management Studies (FMS), specialies in sustainable fashion, global sourcing, international marketing and economics. He teaches post graduate and under graduate course at NIFT and also teacher "Research Paradigm" to PhD scholars. He joined NIFT Gandhinagar in 2005 and then transferred to NIFT Gandhinagar in 2010. He has previously served NIFT at various capacities as Director (I/C) and Joint Director (I/C) of Bhubaneswar Campus. He has received his PhD from the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi

Ms. Bornali Das

Bornali Das is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Fashion Communication at the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT). She is a design educator, researcher, and branding strategist with over 12 years of professional and academic experience in branding, communication design, product design, packaging, and visual storytelling. Her expertise spans brand identity systems, design strategy, semiotics, user-centred design, and experiential communication.

Dr. Sulagna Saha

Dr. Sulagna Saha is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Bhubaneswar, specializing in product development, pattern making, and merchandising. She holds a Ph.D. in Sustainability Studies from XIM University and a Master's in Fashion Technology from NIFT.

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