The Berhampur University has decided to observe its 55th Foundation Day on January 2. Renowned Classical dancer Padma Shri Gita Mahallik is going to grace the event as chief guest.
The university would felicitated some of the eminent persons on the occasion. Gyanpeetha awardee, and Padmabibhusan Dr Sitakanta Mahapatra will be awarded Kabi Samrat Upendra Bhanja National Prize. Similarly, film director Padmashree Sisir Mishra, well known Odia poet Kambupani Samanta will be felicitated.
Artists of South Odisha, Upendra Panigrahi and Krushna Chandra Mishra will be honored with “Dakshina Odisha Loka Sanskruti Samman” for their contribution to “Dasakathia” and “horn-work”.
Vice-Chancellor of SOA University Prof Ashok Kumar Mohapatra and Prof Aruna Kumar Pati, Professor of Harish Chandra Research Institute, Allhabad (UP), will be awarded “Distinguished Alumni Award” by the university to mark the event.
A few teachers and staff members of the university too would be felicitated for their contributions in different fields.
The university has decided to send the prizes to students who have excelled in their respective studies in the current year by post.
Similarly, the university will also honour some of the well known sports persons.