Continuous efforts of the management and professors of the Berhampur University at enhancing its standard can make it an excellent institute in the country,” said Higher Education Minister Dr Pradeep Panigrahy, while inaugurating the 49th foundation day ceremony of the university here on Friday.
Panigrahy called upon the professors, university management, students and intellectuals to help the university get a good position in the country’s education map. He expressed happiness over the university’s progress and hoped for a prosperous day ahead.
On the occasion, noted poet and Padma Shri awardee Keki Nasserwanji Daruwalla was conferred the first Kabi Samrat Upendra Bhanja national award. The award instituted by the university in memory of Kabi Samrat Upendra Bhanja carries Rs 1 lakh, shawl and citation. Besides, noted dramatist Raju Padhi and painter Dr Durgaprasad Das were also felicitated by the university. Vice Chancellor Prof Deepak Kumar Behera chaired the inaugural ceremony, while Registrar Manmath Nath Padhy presented annual report.