The Khariar Autonomous College, the oldest higher education institution of Nuapada district, celebrated its 42nd annual day on Friday. A meeting held on this occasion was presided over by college Principal Dr Harendra Panda. Khariar MLA Adhiraj Mohan Panigrahi was chief guest; and college Governing Body President Dr Fanindam Deo and former Principal of DAV College, Titilagarh Dr Chhayakant Sadangi were other guests.
The annual report was presented by the principal at the outset. MLA Panigrahi encouraged the students to do hard work to get better results. Informing the students about how Dr Fanindam Deo, former Principal of this college, and a few other dedicated group of youths of the area struggled hard to establish the college, the MLA said dedication of this group helped them gain public confidence and everyone in the locality came forward to support them in their noble endeavour.
Panigrahi assured funds for construction of separate common rooms for boys and girls and also for paving of the approach road.
Chief speaker Chhayakant Sadangi elaborated on ethics and values by using storytelling method. He said that simply having knowledge is not sufficient; knowledge has to be applied to achieve the goal in life.
The guests awarded trophies to the students. Subject toppers and best performers of sports were honoured. Dean and Deputy Dean Pramod Chandra Sahu and Sudhir Pradhan were also present in the dais. The meeting was followed by performance of cultural events by students.