The Dibrugarh University (DU) of Assam conferred D.litt. Honoris Causa on eminent educationist and social activist Prof Achyuta Samanta of Odisha at a special convocation held on Wednesday.
The honour was to be given at the 16th Convocation of the university on March 10, but Prof Samanta could not join the ceremony due to unavoidable circumstances.
Vice-Chancellor of the university Dr Alak Kumar Buragohain conferred the honour on him. The dignitaries present applauded Dr Samanta for his work in the field of education and social service.
later, Prof Samanta was felicitated by the DHSK College, Dibrugarh, which is the oldest college of Assam.