The Rayagada Food Processing Conclave is being organized by All Odisha SC-ST Chamber of Commerce and Industries and supported by the Ministry of Food Processing and Industries, Government of India, and in association with ACIC GIETU Foundation and Gandhi Institute of Engineering and Technology (GIET) University Gunupur held on 19th July 2024 at GIET University Gunupur, Odisha. The key focus area towards unfolding several challenges, Business Opportunities, Technology Innovation and Adoption, Central/State Schemes for food processing entrepreneurs, and meetings with government officials, industrialists, traders, startups, future entrepreneurs, scientists, academicians, and other concerned representatives.

The ACIC (Atal Community Innovation Centre) at GIET University celebrated Entrepreneurship Day in collaboration with the School of Management Studies, GIET University, located in Gunupur, Rayagada. The event was graced by Mr. Bijaya Kumar Sahoo (OES), General Manager of the District Industries Centre (DIC), Rayagada, as the chief guest. The program also had the privilege of hosting Mr. Lakshmidhar Pradahan, Team Lead at DIPA, Rayagada; Mr. Debasish Mohanty, Industries Promotion Officer (IPO), Rayagada; and Mr. A Bhulaxmi, Branch Manager of SBI, GIET Branch, as guests of honor. During the event, the delegates distributed prizes to the winners of the idea-pitching competition.