The Utkal University would hold its 47th convocation at its campus on February 16.
Homi Bhabha National Institute Chancellor and former Chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission of India Padma Shri Srikumar Benerjee would grace the function as the chief guest, said university Registrar SK Das on Thursday.
Justice Basudev Panigrahi, economist and professor of the California University Prasanta Pattanaik, Nalco CMD Tapan Kumar Chand and noted biochemist Nimai Charan Panda would receive honorary degrees (honoris causa) from the university on the occasion.
Das said, “We have selected eminent persons from the fields of judiciary, corporate, economics and medicine, and Chancellor of the university SC Jamir has also approved the honorary degrees.”
Apart from this, 288 scholars would be conferred with PhD while 115 meritorious students of various disciplines would be awarded gold medals.
Chancellor of Universities and Governor Dr SC Jamir would preside over the meeting.
“We have informed the police to take necessary action for security arrangements. We also expect the function would be held peacefully,” Das added.
Before the convocation, practice sessions have already been started for university officials. Preparations are in full swing in to decorate the campus.
The convocation would begin at 10.30 am.