The Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan (SOA) University celebrated its 13th foundation day here on Wednesday by announcing its decision to establish a centre which would work for restoration, preservation and propagation of Odisha’s rich heritage and culture.
“The new centre will be known as the SOA Centre for Restoration, Preservation and Propagation of Heritage and Culture,” said University Vice-Chancellor Prof Amit Banerjee after unfurling the university flag on the occasion.
There is a need to preserve the State’s traditions and culture and promote its literary heritage, he said adding promotion and preservation of ancient literature would be one of the main tasks of the new centre for which the SOA would collaborate with academicians and experts of repute.
On the occasion plantation drives were organised in different campuses and deans, senior officials, staff members and students attended the programmes.
“It is imperative for all of us to restore the greenery through our individual efforts caused by Cyclone Fani which wiped out a huge chunk of green cover on May 3,” the VC said.