The North Orissa University (NOU) on Thursday observed its 11th Convocation here in a glittering atmosphere. Governor and Chancellor Prof Ganeshi Lal presided over the function.
Addressing the distinguished gathering, Prof Lal said that India now is at the threshold of a historic possibility and opportunity to emerge as a world leader.
The whole world is looking at India with hopes and aspirations and seeking guidance from this emerging Vishwaguru. “We, therefore, should rise to the occasion and be good, cultured and noble citizens to make India great and a true guide to the whole world,” he exhorted.
Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) Chairman Dr Braj Bihari Kumar, who attended the programme as the chief guest, urged the intellectuals to be assets to the society and the nation. They must uphold the moral values and social ethos, he said.
NOU Vice-Chancellor Prof Pradeep Kumar Chand, in his speech, described the onward march and success story of the university.
As many as 24,924 students were awarded Graduate degree, 1,978 Post-Graduate degree, 189 MPhil/M Tech degree, 58 PhD, two DLitt and 931 students were awarded degrees for different professional courses on the occasion.
A large number of leading intellectuals and academicians of the town attended the function.