Bhubaneswar: BMC Mayor Sulochana Das on Thursday said Bhubaneswar is rapidly emerging as a major fashion hub in eastern India while inaugurating the 14th edition of “Kirti Kalpana 2026,” the graduate fashion show of the School of Fashion Technology at KIIT University.
She said the city has developed into a national centre for fashion and credited Achyuta Samanta for bringing events like Femina Miss India to Bhubaneswar. The grand finale will be held on April 18 at the KIIT campus.
Natasha Grover, National Director and Brand & Operations Head of the Miss India Organization, said she was pleased to be part of the event. She said the experience of the 30 state winners in Odisha has been meaningful and advised participants to remain honest and work hard.
Fashion designer Anuj Durga Sharma encouraged students to focus on innovation and sustainable design practices, KIIT said in a release.
KIIT Vice Chancellor Prof Saranjit Singh asked students to pursue their goals with sincerity and represent KIIT and KISS responsibly.
The programme included felicitation of guests, jury members, and student achievers, along with the launch of the event brochure.
Graduating students showcased their collections reflecting creativity and contemporary design.
