The 18th annual function of the Rukhmini Debi Women's College, the first +2 women's college of Nuapada district, was held on Monday in the college precincts at Khariar. Dr Fanindam Deo, educationist, was the chief guest on the occasion. Speaking about Ramadevi, Sarala Devi, Sailabala Devi and Parvati Giri, Dr Deo told that these great leaders of Odisha have worked for social transformation, defying all social restrictions on women.
“They worked hard for women’s emancipation and created space for women to participate in social transformation,” said Dr Deo.
Chief speaker Prof Lohitakshya Joshi encouraged the students to do hard labour. Other guests on the occasion were Kailash Agrawal, Mohemmed Ismile and secretary of the college Naresh Agrawal.
Prizes were distributed among the students who had participated in various events of sports and debates. Payal Bhitria was awarded the Suresh Agrawal memorial prize for passing +2 examination in first class and securing highest marks in the college. All the teaching and non-teaching staffs of the college were present.
Prof Sushmita Prabhamanjari Samal, Principal, presented the annual report and Prof Kalpashri Acharya gave the welcome speech.