Dr.GK Pradhan, Dean, Mining Engineering (AKSU) recently participated in an ‘Annual Function’ organized by Odisa Economic Magazine named “Bhumi”. On this occasion, a National Seminar was also organized by District Mineral Foundation at hotel Nafiar of capital Bhubaneswar, where Dr. Pradhan was invited as the Chief Guest. 200 delegates belonging to various institutions of India participated in seminar. During the programme, the delegates talked extensively on District Mineral Foundation’s role in development of mining sector. Speaking on the occasion, Dr. GK Pradhan said that the efforts of Bhumi are really commendable, and it will give the positive results in future. The seminar was attended by Ex Chief Commissioner, Pro. Radhamohan; Advisor of Chief Election Commissioner,Dr. Bhagvan Prakash; Social Activist,Murlimanohar Sharma; Co-ordinator of District Mineral Foundation,Avinash Mishra; Editor of Bhumi,Satyavrat Panda; Member of Science & Environment,Shreshth Banarjee and Assistant Editor of Bhumi,Dr.Reena Rotroy,were present. Sir Kaitkee was the Chief Guest of the inaugural session, while the Member of Planning Commission- Jagdanand was the Chief Guest of Valedictory function. The amount collected by the District Mineral Foundation will be used to assist the mining affected families of India.