The 4th foundation day of the Rama Devi University and the 119th birth anniversary of Rama Devi were celebrated in the university premises here on Monday. Chancellor of Universities and Governor Prof Ganeshi Lal inaugurated the event and launched the official logo of the University. He then released two journals, one of departments of Science and the other of departments of Humanities and Social Sciences.
A booklet compiled by the Department of Economics on 50 years of Noble Prize in Economics (1969-2018) was also released by Lal.
In his speech, the Governor stressed on the status that a woman enjoys in Indian culture and how indispensable she is in her role as a mother, sister and wife. India Post Odisha Circle Chief Postmaster General Col JaleswarKanhar gracing as guest released the special cover of the university and said that it would inform people worldwide about the Rama Devi Women’s University.
Odisha Bigyan Academy President Prof Sanghamitra Mohanty emphasised the need for women pursuing a career in Science and Technology.
Vice-Chancellor Prof Padmaja Mishra expressed her gratitude to the first citizen of the state for having inspired the students.
At the outset, Registrar Itishree Das had delivered welcome address and PG Council Chairma Dr Durga Sankar Sarangi read out annual report. Dr Sarita Supakar conducted the proceedings. The meeting was followed by a colorful cultural event.