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Odisha Knowledge Corporation Limited (OKCL) on Sunday organised a one-day Influencer Connect programme aimed at strengthening participants’ understanding of Artificial Intelligence (AI), building practical digital capabilities, and creating a collaborative network of influencers and digital creators.

Bhubaneswar witnessed a gathering of 50 digital creators on Sunday as Odisha Knowledge Corporation Limited organized an exclusive Influencer Connect programme. This session focused heavily on building practical skills in artificial intelligence for modern content creation. By sharing ethical frameworks and technical knowledge, organizers helped participants integrate smart tools into their daily operations. Odisha is rapidly expanding its digital infrastructure to connect rural and urban economies through accessible technology.

ଓଡ଼ିଶା ନଲେଜ୍ କର୍ପୋରେସନ୍ ଲିମିଟେଡ୍ (ଓକେସିଏଲ) ପକ୍ଷରୁ ଆଜି ଏକ ଦିନିକିଆ ‘ଇନଫ୍ଲୁଏନ୍ସର କନେକ୍ଟ’ କାର୍ଯ୍ୟକ୍ରମ ଏହାର ମୁଖ୍ୟ କାର୍ଯ୍ୟାଳୟ ପରିସରରେ ଅନୁଷ୍ଠିତ ହୋଇଯାଇଛି । ଏହାକୁ ଉଦ୍ଘାଟନ କରି ଓକେସିଏଲର ପରିଚାଳନା ନିର୍ଦ୍ଦେଶକ ଡକ୍ଟର ମନୋରଞ୍ଜନ ପୁଥଲ ସଂସ୍ଥାର ବ୍ୟାପକ ଲକ୍ଷ୍ୟ ଏବଂ ଦକ୍ଷତା ବିକାଶ ପାଇଁ ପ୍ରଯୁକ୍ତିବିଦ୍ୟା ଓ ଡିଜିଟାଲ୍ ପ୍ଲାଟଫର୍ମର ଉପଯୋଗ ଉପରେ ଗୁରୁତ୍ୱାରୋପ କରିଥିଲେ।

Odisha Knowledge Corporation Limited (OKCL) on Sunday organised a one-day Influencer Connect programme aimed at strengthening participants’ understanding of Artificial Intelligence (AI), building practical digital capabilities, and creating a collaborative network of influencers and digital creators.

In a move aimed at strengthening and future-proofing Odisha’s higher education ecosystem through technology, innovation, and skill development, the Department of Higher Education, Government of Odisha, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Odisha Knowledge Corporation Limited (OKCL) today. The collaboration is expected to open new avenues for making the state’s higher education institutions more efficient, innovation-driven, and digitally empowered.

The Odisha Higher Education Department on Saturday signed multiple Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with CSRBOX, Nandi Foundation and Odisha Knowledge Corporation Limited (OKCL) to strengthen skill development, employability and digital learning among students across the state.

The Odisha Higher Education Department on Saturday signed MoUs with CSRBOX, Nandi Foundation, and Odisha Knowledge Corporation Limited (OKCL) to strengthen skill development, employability, artificial intelligence (AI) education, and entrepreneurship among students and faculty across the State.

Odisha’s Higher Education Department has partnered with key organisations to expand skill training and digital learning, while launching new AI-focused programmes and academic assessment platforms.

The partnership will facilitate programmes covering digital literacy, communication skills, career guidance, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and other emerging technologies, besides creating opportunities for internships, apprenticeships, entrepreneurship and work-based learning.Travel Guides & Travelogues

The Rotary Connect 360 Web Application, developed as part of the collaborative initiative between Odisha Knowledge Corporation Limited (OKCL) and Rotary International District 3262, was formally launched on 17 August 2026 at the OKCL Head Office, Bhubaneswar. The launch marked an important milestone in the ongoing Rotary–OKCL collaboration aimed at strengthening digital connectivity, coordination and technology-enabled engagement across Rotary Clubs.

The Rotary Connect 360 Web Application, developed as part of the collaborative initiative between Odisha Knowledge Corporation Limited (OKCL) and Rotary International District 3262, was formally launched on 17 August 2026 at the OKCL Head Office, Bhubaneswar. The launch marked an important milestone in the ongoing Rotary–OKCL collaboration aimed at strengthening digital connectivity, coordination and technology-enabled engagement across Rotary Clubs.

In another significant step towards making Odisha’s cooperative sector more modern, technology-driven, transparent, efficient and self-reliant, the IT Proficiency Enhancement Training Programme through OS-CIT for PACS and LAMPCS officials was formally launched today.

5,422 officials from 2,711 PACS/LAMPCS to be trained- Registration completed; trainingprogramme formally begins todayBhubaneswar, 14 August 2026:In another significant step towards making Odisha’s cooperative sector more modern, technology-driven, transparent, efficient and self-reliant, the IT Proficiency Enhancement Training Programme through OS-CIT for PACS and LAMPCS officials was formally launched today.At the inaugural programme held at the State Convention Centre, Lok Seva Bhawan, Shri Pradeep Bal Samanta, Hon’ble Minister of Cooperation, Handlooms, Textiles & Handicrafts, formally launched the training programme. PACS/LAMPCS officials from different parts of the State joined the programme virtually from their respective Authorized Learning Centres (ALCs).

AI Capacity Building Workshop For Industry Consortium Leaders Across Odisha

In a significant initiative to strengthen AI readiness among industry leaders, Odisha Knowledge Corporation Limited (OKCL) organised a Leadership AI Capacity Building Workshop for representatives of leading Industry Consortiums from across Odisha at its Corporate Office in Bhubaneswar.

Sambalpur University and Odisha Knowledge Corporation Limited (OKCL) on Thursday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on advancing artificial intelligence (AI), digital education, skill development, research and innovation, marking a significant step towards building a future-ready higher education ecosystem in Odisha.

In a significant step towards strengthening higher education through digital innovation, Sambalpur University and Odisha Knowledge Corporation Limited (OKCL) formalized a strategic partnership today through the exchange of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote Artificial Intelligence (AI), digital education, skill development, research, innovation, and industry-academia collaboration.

In a significant step towards advancing Artificial Intelligence (AI)-enabled higher education and implementing the objectives of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, Vikram Dev University (VDU), Jeypore, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Odisha Knowledge Corporation Limited (OKCL) to collaborate in the areas of AI, digital transformation, faculty development, skill enhancement, employability, research, innovation, and industry-academia partnerships.

Biju Patnaik University of Technology (BPUT) and Odisha Knowledge Corporation Limited (OKCL) successfully certified Nearly 300 officials in advanced artificial intelligence applications this Sunday. Ending a four-day intensive program in Bhubaneswar, the initiative equipped representatives from 145 affiliated colleges with practical digital tools. This collaboration signals a shift in the state's technical education strategy, prioritizing automated efficiency over traditional administrative methods.

OKCL participated as a Corporate Co-Sponsor at the ICC 2nd HR Leadership Summit 2026 in Bhubaneswar, themed “One Odisha – One Mission: Viksit Odisha for Viksit Bharat.” Leaders from OKCL highlighted inclusive leadership, digital skills, and future-ready talent, emphasizing the importance of human capital and technology in driving Odisha’s sustainable growth and development.

Bhubaneswar: Biju Patnaik University of Technology (BPUT) signed an MoU with Odisha Knowledge Corporation Limited (OKCL) to strengthen digital skills, internships, and industry integration for students. Signed at BPUT Tech Carnival 2025, the partnership enables students of BPUT and affiliated colleges to undertake structured internships across 1000 OKCL centres statewide.

Odisha has pledged to achieve digital literacy in every household by 2030. Through initiatives led by Odisha Knowledge Corporation Limited (OKCL), the state plans to expand learning centres, train over half a million learners annually, and introduce programs like OS-ACIT and an internship portal to empower youth with digital and AI skills.

Odisha has launched a digital capacity-building initiative to modernize its cooperative network. Inaugurated by Dr. Ashish Kumar Bhutani in Bhubaneswar, the PACS IT Training will train over 5,400 officials from 2,700 societies. Organized with OKCL, it focuses on digital literacy, cybersecurity, AI awareness, and improving transparency and farmer services.

The Odisha Computer Application Centre (OCAC) launched Emerging Technologies Training Camps for secondary and higher secondary students across Odisha. The initiative was inaugurated at ICONIC Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya, Andharua in the presence of Mukesh Mahaling, Minister of Electronics and IT, and Nityananda Gond, Minister of School and Mass Education, aiming to strengthen students' exposure to emerging technologies statewide.

The Odisha Computer Application Centre (OCAC) launched Emerging Technologies Training Camps for secondary and higher secondary students across Odisha. The initiative was inaugurated at ICONIC Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya, Andharua in the presence of Mukesh Mahaling, Minister of Electronics and IT, and Nityananda Gond, Minister of School and Mass Education, aiming to strengthen students' exposure to emerging technologies statewide.

In a move to transform education for Odia-medium students, the Odisha Knowledge Corporation Limited (OKCL) launched the OKCL Olympiad Movement (OOM), with emphasis on the concept of 'learn by understanding, win by thinking' rather than relying on rote memorization.

Odisha Knowledge Corporation Limited (OKCL) marked its 14th foundation day with a vibrant celebration at its Bhubaneswar head office, bringing together management, staff, and stakeholders to reflect on its journey and chart the road ahead.

Odisha Knowledge Corporation Limited (OKCL), which has made significant strides in shaping the state's technological landscape over the past 14 years by training over 300,000 learners, has now planned to strengthen the digital revolution across rural areas.

OKCL launched its flagship NCR 2026 initiative on Teacher's Day to expand its network of learning centers, empowering educational entrepreneurs and promoting digital education and employability across Odisha.

ଓଡିଶାରେ ଡିଜିଟାଲ୍ ଶିକ୍ଷାକୁ ଆଗେଇ ନେବା ପାଇଁ ନୂତନ କେନ୍ଦ୍ର ନିବନ୍ଧନ ପ୍ରକ୍ରିଯା ନପ୍ରଠମ ଫ୍ରାମର କେନ୍ଦ୍ର ନିବନ୍ଧନ ପ୍ରକ୍ରିଯା ରଯ୍ବାନ୍ତମ୍ବର 2026(NCR 2026) କୁ ଶିକ୍ଷକ ଦିବସରେ OKCL ଆରମ୍ଭ କରିଛି।