IIMC alumni call for stronger institutional collaboration

Bhubaneswar: The Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC) and its alumni association should forge stronger ties to enhance the media profession, said Anand Pradhan, regional director of IIMC Dhenkanal, at the annual alumni meet "Connection 2025" here, recently.

Nearly 130 alumni, representing batches from 1993 to 2025, gathered for the Odisha chapter's annual reunion. Pradhan emphasized the need for better coordination between the central committee and regional chapters to uphold the institute's legacy. He also highlighted the upcoming silver jubilee celebrations of the Odia Journalism course in 2025.

Distinguished attendees included former IIMC director Umakant Mishra, Biraj Swain of National Law University, and prominent media professionals. Odisha chapter president Sandeep Sethi called for increased support from the central committee for regional activities.