Marking a remarkable milestone in agricultural education and rural development, the College of Agricultural Engineering and Technology (CAET)—under the Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology (OUAT)—celebrated its glorious Diamond Jubilee today.
Established in 1966, the institution has spent the past six decades at the forefront of driving agricultural mechanisation, soil and water conservation, post-harvest processing, and smart farming technologies across Odisha.
The grand inaugural ceremony was graced by Deputy Chief Minister and Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Empowerment, Energy, Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, alongside Agriculture Department Principal Secretary Sachin Ramchandra Jadhav, and OUAT Vice-Chancellor Professor (Dr.) Prabhat Kumar Raul. Over 1,000 participants, including alumni, current students, scientists, faculty members, and agricultural machinery manufacturers, gathered to commemorate the historic event.
Addressing the vibrant gathering, Deputy CM Singh Deo emphasised that agricultural mechanisation, research, and innovation are vital to making farming profitable, efficient, and business-oriented. He urged young students to harness modern technology—ranging from drone applications and sensor-based farming to artificial intelligence and renewable energy solutions—to alleviate labour challenges and boost rural incomes.
Dignitaries inaugurated the Diamond Jubilee Monument and opened a cutting-edge “Technology Exhibition” showcasing state-of-the-art farm equipment, irrigation tools, and women-friendly agricultural machinery designed to ease labour-intensive tasks for small and marginal farmers. The commemorative souvenir ‘Confluence’, highlighting the college’s heritage and alumni achievements, was also unveiled during the event.
With a legacy of 60 years of excellence, CAET continues to pioneer sustainable agricultural solutions, bridging the gap between academic research and grassroots farming communities for a brighter, tech-driven agricultural future in India.
