The Berhampur University (BU) is the gateway to the educational and cultural growth of south Odisha and its contribution in uplifting tribals, illiterates and the downtrodden of the region during the last 50 years is inscribed in golden letters, said Governor and Chancellor of Universities Dr SC Jamir while inaugurating the 51st foundation day of the university here.
Jamir too expressed hopes that the teachers and students of the university would successfully face new challenges in coming days.
Gracing as chief speaker, noted administrator and litterateur Dr Hrushikesh Panda narrated his work experiences with tribals’ life on the occasion.
While Vice-Chancellor Prof Rajendra Prasad Das presided over the meeting, PG Council Chairman Prof Jayaram Pradhan welcomed the guests and Registrar Remish Kerketta read out the annual report.
Noted researcher Prof Satyanarayan Rath and noted theatre artiste Kedar Apat were felicitated on the occasion. Similarly, Adibasi poet Belamati Dey Harijan and painter Narayan Moharana were given ‘Dakshina Odisha loka Sanskruti Samman’ on the occssion.
The occasion also marked the release of golden jubilee souvenir of the university. Cultural programmes were held in the evening.