The annual function and prize giving ceremony of Utkalamani Gopabandhu Mahavidyala, Khamar, under Pallahara Sub-Division was held on Saturday, where Dhenkanal MP Mahesh Sahoo attended as chief guest.
Former Principal of UGM, Khamar, Dr Adhara Chandra Pradhan was the chief speaker, while Sub- Collector cum College Governing Body president Ajit Kumar Pradhan, student union advisor Jayadev Biswal and Dr Sarojini Satpathy were present as guests of honour. Principal Basanta Kumar Sahu chaired. Student Monalisha Mishra read out the annual report and focused about the problems of the college. The guests advised for efforts among students, guardians and lecturers for inclusive education and development of teaching system.
Chief Guest Sahoo declared about the construction of an auditorium hall by an allocation of Rs 25 lakh besides other projects of the college.
While Dr Panda, Reader in English, was conducting the whole meeting under the presidentship of Principal Dr Basanta Kumar Sahu, Dr Sarojini Satpathy gave the welcome speech. Lecturer Jayadeb Biswal gave vote of thanks. After that a cultural programme by the college students was held.