The National Science Day was observed at the Central University of Orissa (CUO) at its Sunabeda campus. On the occasion, a special programme was organized on the theme “Science and technology for specially-abled persons.”
VC Prof Sachidananda Mohanty inaugurated the programme and delivered the inaugural speech. Swami Vivekananda National Institute of Rehabilitation, Training and Research (SVNIRTAR),Olatpur, Cuttack, Director Prof Dr Shakti Prasad Das delivered the talk as chief guest, while Dr Sharat Kumar Palita, Dean-SBCNR, delivered the welcome address.
Prof Mohanty advocated the use of science and technology for the upliftment of the specially-abled persons in the society. Dr Das motivated the students with the words of Swami Vivekananda and advised them to take risk in life and achieve their goals. Dr Palita advised the specially-abled students to work hard and become a motivation for others.
Sushree Swati Sakambori Mishra, PhD scholar from the Department of Bio-diversity and Conservation of Natural Resources, compeered the programme and delivered the vote of thanks.