Berhampur University (BU) Vice-Chancellor Professor Gitanjali Dash has been unanimously elected as the president of the prestigious Indian Political Science Association (IPSA).
The momentous election took place during the Annual Session of the IPSA, convened in Wardha on September 9-10. Professor Dash's uncontested victory underscores the immense respect and admiration she commands within the political science community.
Founded in 1938, the IPSA stands as the apex organisation representing students, researchers, and faculty members engaged in political science across India. With a rich legacy spanning 85 years, the IPSA has played a pivotal role in advancing the discipline of political science in the nation.
Professor Dash is the first woman from the State to hold the esteemed position. Odisha has previously been represented by distinguished scholars like Professor Ramchandra Dash, Professor Aditya Prasad Padhi, and Professor Jugol Kishore Mishra.
The BU is awash with pride at Professor Dash's achievement, as congratulatory messages continue to pour in from universities, colleges, and political institutions across Odisha.