The Berhampur University celebrated its 57th Foundation Day at Bhanja Bihar here on Monday. Chairman, Odisha Skill Development Authority (OSDA), Subroto Bagchi graced the event as chief guest, while Vice- Chancellor Prof Geetanjali Das presided.
The Chairman of the Post-Graduate Council introduced the guests. Vice-Chancellor Prof Das in her address vividly explained the myriad recent progress of the university and the areas in which it has excelled.
Padma Shri Jayanta Mahapatra was felicitated with “Kabi Samrat Upendra Bhanja National Award” for literature, Padma Shri Purnamasi Jani (Tadisaru Bai) was bestowed with “Dakshina Odisha Loka Sanskruti Samman”, Major Rama Raman Padhi and Purnna Chandra Mahapatra were felicitated with “Angavastra” while Vice-Chancellor of KIIT University Prof Sasmita Samanta was felicitated with “Distinguished Alumnus Award” respectively.
Besides, the university honoured research scholars and winners of various competitions. Registrar Prasan Kumar Swain offered a vote of thanks.