Institute of Architecture & Planning, Nirma University

<h2>National Recognition at CIDC Vishwakarma Awards</h2>
<p>The Institute of Architecture and Planning, Nirma University, received national recognition at the 17th CIDC Vishwakarma Awards &amp; Exhibition on "Viksit Bharat 2047". The event was held on 10 April 2026 at the Dr. Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi.</p>
<p>The Construction Industry Development Council (CIDC) organized the event. Mr. Nitin Gadkari, Hon'ble Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Government of India, attended the ceremony.</p>

<h2>Event Details and Dignitaries</h2>
<p>Dr. P. S. Rana, Chairman, CIDC, led the awards ceremony. Several distinguished dignitaries attended the event.</p>
<ul>
<li>Dr. P. R. Swarup – Director General, CIDC</li>
<li>Dr. Uddesh Kohli – Chairman Emeritus, CIDC</li>
<li>Dr. B. D. Mundhra – Mentor, CIDC</li>
<li>Mr. Pradip Bhargava, I.A.S. (Retd.) – Chairman of the Jury and Former Additional Chief Secretary, Government of Madhya Pradesh</li>
</ul>

<h2>Memorandum of Understanding with CIDC</h2>
<p>A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between Nirma University and CIDC at the event. The MoU aims to strengthen industry–academia collaboration, foster research and innovation, enhance skill development, and promote sustainable construction practices.</p>
<p>Shri G. R. Nair, Executive Registrar, and Prof. Dr. Chandran Rekha Jetty, Director, Institute of Architecture and Planning, facilitated the initiative. This recognition highlights Nirma University's role in advancing sustainable, innovative, and socially responsive practices in the built environment sector.</p>

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<h2>Unauthorized Payments Warning</h2>
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