Historians have recorded the ancient history of Odisha but left much to be desired when it comes to the State’s modern and contemporary history. In this context, as a responsible corporate citizen, “Nalco is keen to help chronicle contemporary history of Odisha,” announced Nalco CMD Dr Tapan Kumar Chand addressing the first history alumni meet of the Utkal University here on Sunday.
Citing the example of great historians like Prof Manmoth Nath Das, Prof Karuna Sagar Behera, Prof Atul Pradhan and Prof Himansu Sekhar Patnaik, Dr Chand pointed out that students of history have an inquisitive faculty, an analytical ability and an overall capability to serve prescription for the future. “It is incumbent upon the students of history to change the image of Odisha,” Dr Chand exhorted. At the outset, Prof Amal Mishra, Head of the Department of History, Utkal University, delivered the welcome address. Among others, Prof Basant Mallik, Prof KM Patra and Prof Ranjan Bal, Chairman, PG Council, Utkal University, addressed the gathering.
They opined that subjects of humanities like history have staged a comeback in the various echelons of corporate world. They cited the example of Dr Chand, who is heading a Navratna CPSE like the Nalco. Dr Chand was also felicitated on the occasion.