External Affairs Council
Outreach. Engagement. Impact..
External Affairs Council
General Secretary - Ashtha Priya
The External Affairs Council of IIT Bhilai acts as the institute’s strategic interface with the outside world, playing a crucial role in fostering relationships with industry leaders, startups, research organizations, and government bodies. The council is deeply involved in establishing and nurturing collaborations that go beyond routine interaction—focusing on long-term partnerships that benefit both the student community and the institution. One of its primary responsibilities is to identify, approach, and secure sponsorships and vendor support for the institute’s flagship events, such as national-level tech fests, cultural festivals, and symposiums. These collaborations not only bring in financial support but also elevate the scale, visibility, and impact of IIT Bhilai’s major initiatives.
In addition to external engagement, the council works in synergy with various student bodies, technical clubs, and cultural organizations, helping them in external communications, sponsor outreach, publicity management, and establishing professional credibility. It ensures that every event or initiative that originates on campus reaches the right audience outside of it—whether it’s through corporate channels, social media, or press networks. By bridging internal aspirations with external opportunities, the External Affairs Council strengthens IIT Bhilai’s brand presence, enhances student exposure to real-world ecosystems, and enables impactful, resource-backed experiences that resonate beyond the campus boundaries.
What's our work
- Act as the liaison between IIT Bhilai and external entities such as companies, media agencies, sponsors, and vendors.
- Publishing in the media any notable student achievement or event/happening in our institute.
- Inviting well known personalities for guest lectures or for events in the institute.
- Work closely with all student clubs and councils to support their external collaboration, communication, and brand outreach.
- Identify and pitch to corporate sponsors and local businesses to fund and endorse club events.
- Handle publicity and promotional strategies to increase visibility of campus events across external platforms and media.
- Secure sponsorships for flagship events, technical fests, and cultural festivals like Meraz, Prayatna, and others.
- The team plays a major role in the promotional activities of MERAZ.
- Support clubs in building professional connections and collaborating with external mentors, performers, and workshop speakers.
- Assist with vendor management and event logistics for externally sponsored events or collaborations.