Indian Prime Minister laid the foundation stone of the permanent campus of IIM Sambalpur recently.
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Sambalpur
Sambalpur is a city in Odisha, located on the banks of river Mahanadi.
Sambalpur is one of the ancient places of India, with recorded settlements in the prehistoric age.
It is known for Sambalpuri Saree which is known for their incorporation of traditional motifs like shankha (shell), chakra (wheel), phula (flower). It is made from fabric woven on a hand-loom.
Hirakud Dam, the longest earthen dam in the world and the largest artificial lake of Asia, is at Sambalpur.
Sambalpur derives its name from the Goddess Samalei who is regarded as the reigning deity of the region.
