About Trust

Basantdevi Charitable Trust (BCT) registered under the Indian Trusts Act, 1882 on 20-04-1991 vide Registration No. 3/91, headed by Shri Balakrishna Panda, who is the Founder-cum-Managing Trustee of the Trust. The trust (BCT) is dedicated to uplifting the underprivileged, particularly focusing on the tribal and underdeveloped KBK region of Odisha. Nationally recognized for its vocational training achievements in agriculture and biotechnology, the trust operates a network of accredited institutes where over 5000 students pursue engineering and science disciplines. Additionally, it has established several renowned research organizations in collaboration with industries in the agro and biofuel sectors.

BCT through its iconic representation of MITS Group, comprises flagship academic institutes, advanced research organizations, and industries, all overseen by the BCT Trust and various independent companies. It stands as a prominent entity in Odisha, leading in the advancement across academia, research, and industry. The Chairman-MITS Group, Sri. B.K. Panda leads its workforce of over 600 employees stationed across multiple offices. A respected figure in Odisha, hailing from humble beginnings, is renowned for his vision and social work. His focus lies in promoting Agro and Renewable energy industries, alongside establishing high-quality educational and research institutions. Various organizations and activities under the MITS Group Consortium are categorized as:

Education Sector

1. MITS Engineering College
2. MITS Institute of Polytechnic
3. MITS School of Engineering
4. MITS School of Biotechnology
5. MITS Postgraduate Institute of Science
6. MITS Industrial training center

Industry Sector

1. MITS Biotechnology Park
2. MITS Mega Food Park Ltd.

Research Sector

1. MITS Innovation and Research center

Some Achievements

Year	Milestone
1992	Inception of Basanta Devi Vidyapeetha at Gudiabandha, Padmapur block in Rayagada district for primary education.
1993	Establishment of R. G. Junior College at Padmapur.
1994	Basanta Devi Vidyapeetha (M.E.School) established at Gudiabandha.
1995	R. G. Degree College established at Padmapur.
1996	Launch of Basant Devi Charitable Hospital at Gudiabandha.
1997	Commencement of Majhighariani Institute of Technology & Science (MITS) at Bhujabal, Kolnara block of Rayagada district.
1998	Establishment of Institute of Building Technology & Research (IBTR) at Bhujabal.
2000	Initiation of Community School at Matikeswari, Kolnara block.
2001	Introduction of biotechnology division at MITS, Rayagada.
2002	Establishment of MITS Biotechnology Park adjacent to MITS.
2003	Commencement of MITS School of Biotechnology at Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
2004	Launching of the ambitious "MITS Biodiesel Project, Odisha" in collaboration with D-1 Oils PLC, London (UK).
2004	Receipt of Rajiv Gandhi Sadbhavana Award for best Technical education in Odisha.
2005	Establishment of 13 sub-centers for MITS Biodiesel project at various district headquarters in Odisha.
2005	Receipt of Citizen Award for best biotechnology education Institute in eastern India.
2006	Signing of MOU with AVRDC, Geneva Italy for setting up of a center of excellence on pulse biotechnology.
2007	Launching of an Industrial Training Unit at Padmapur.
2008	Establishment of MITS Institute of Polytechnic, a diploma institute at Rayagada.
2009	Establishment of MITS School of Engineering, a diploma institute at Bhubaneswar, and an ITI at MITS campus Rayagada.
2009	Inception of MITS Innovation Research Center (MIRC), an international standard research center with supercomputer facility and incubation center promoting entrepreneurship.
2009	Launching of MIRC Agro Research division focusing on trial production of exotic fruits and vegetable varieties for export.
2011	Lead promoter on the SPV "MITS Mega Food Park Limited" with a minimum 51% stake. Currently holds 62% of the equity contribution.