Its blatant negligence threadbare exposed, the Orissa Government has belatedly located lands in Banki Tahsil for the IIT. The site is between Dampara and Talabasta at a distance of around 55 Kms from Bhubaneswar and comprises barren government land stretching over around a thousand acres. Central Government needs 600 acres for the Institute.
In a face saving attempt, the state government has also located a government building for the Institute to commence its classes.