The Kharaiar Degree Women's College celebrated its third annual day in the college precincts on Wednesday with Nuapada Zilla Parishad President Namiata Pradhan as chief guest. "Education of women is the only way for their emancipation,” said Pradhan and assured that she would allot fund for development of the college.
Lecturer in Odia literature of Biju Patnaik College Rabiranjan Pradhan was chief speaker. Other guests were educationist Dr Fanindam Deo, Khariar PS IIC Sadanand Pujahari and poet Nilalohit Singh Deo, who spoke on different aspects to encourage the students.
Prizes were distributed to over 50 girls who were the winners of different competitions held during last two years. A cultural programme was performed by the students.
"The college was established in 2015 and has been running smoothly due to the cooperation of all concerned. The girls who could not have gone outside to pursue their higher studies are able to study here. We expect to get the same cooperation from our well-wishers," said college secretary Padmalochan Barma. Principal Leeja Acharya presented the performance report of the college and Lecturer Priyanka Mund gave the welcome speech.