On 6th and 7th March 2025, UNICEF Education Expert Dr. Ramchandra Rao Begur and Odisha Education Specialist Mrs. Lalita Pattnaik visited DIET Ganjam, Khallikote. They interacted with Principal Dr. Santosh Kumar Parida and trainee teachers, discussing innovative teaching practices and value-based education. The experts appreciated DIET’s educational publications and initiatives, including newsletters, reports, and early childhood efforts at the Balvatika center.