The Berhampur University celebrated its 53 foundation day here on Wednesday. University Vice-Chancellor Prof Rajendra Prasad Das presided over the function.
Eminent Litterateur Prof Manoj Das, who was the chief guest, was conferred with the Kabi Samrat Upendra Bhanja National Award. Similarly, eminent Odia folk artist Nabaghan Parida was awarded with Dakshin Odisha Lok Sanskruti Samman on the occasion.
Fourteen students of the university were also awarded gold medals and by Prof Das, for excelling in different activities. Cash prizes were also given to 26 students. The vote of thanks was offered by Deputy Chief Coordinator Prof Arundhati Rath.
Among others, Brahmapur MLA Dr Ramesh Chandra Chyau Patnaik, Khallikote Cluster University Vice-Chancellor Prof Amarendra Prasad Mishra, Brahmapur Development Authority Chairman Subash Maharana and other dignitaries were present.