The Central University of Orissa (CUO) organised a seminar on the topic ‘Facing life’s Challenges with Confidence’ at its permanent campus at Sunabeda.
Dr Sruti Mohapatra, eminent social worker, Bhubaneswar and founder of Swabhiman, delivered a lecture. Dr Sharat Kumar Palita, Dean-School of Bio-diversity and Conservation of Natural Resources and Chairman, Equal Opportunity Cell presided over the programme.
VC Prof Sachidananda Mohanty congratulated the Equal Opportunity Cell of the university for organizing the seminar. In his motivating message, he addressed the specially challenged and other disadvantaged sections to dream, work hard and achieve success in life and emphasized that they also have the equal rights and chances to live their life respectfully in the society.
Palita delivered the welcome address and introduced the guests. Mohapatra shared experience of her miraculous life journey. She said life can take you by surprises at any point of time. “Face it bravely, face it patiently, and face it with smile. If you take one step to come out of your problem, world will come out with five steps for you,” she said.
Dr Pradosh Kumar Swain gave vote of thanks. Kranti Titikshya Samal, an MPhil student form the Department of Bio-Diversity and Conservation of Natural Resources compeered the programme. Students, faculty and staff were present in large numbers.