The 27th installation ceremony of the Rotary Club Brahmapur East was held here on Friday.
Khallikote Cluster University Vice-Chancellor Prof Manmath Padhy joined the event as the chief guest while Principal Surveyor and associate vice-president of the Indian Registrar of Shipping Amit Bhatnagar joined as the guest of honour. The guests lauded the efforts of the Rotarians towards the betterment of the community. Outgoing president Sudhansu Khadaga Ray handed over the charge to Rotarian Pitambar Patro for the year 2016-17. Rotarian Sirjaran was installed as the secretary of the club. Ten new members were also inducted in the club. The new president encouraged the members to join him in the endeavour to work for the community.
The Doctors’ Day was also observed by the Rotarians, where eight doctors were felicitated by the club. Besides, blood donation camps were organised, from where around 30 units of blood were collected.