The first webinar lecturer series of the West Odisha History Congress (WOHC) was held on Thursday. Prof PP Mishra, Sambalpur University was chief guest and Dr Sila Tripati, renowned marine archaeologist, was resource person. WOHC president Dr Baba Mishra chaired the webinar and secretary Dr Trilochan Jena gave welcome address.
Prof Mishra applauded the efforts of the organisers of the virtual lecturer series and shed glimpse on the maritime activities of India since the Harappan Civilisation. Dr Tripati presented her talk in a lucid and methodical manner on the importance of marine archaeology, method of investigation from Dwaraka/ Bhet Dwaraka up to the investigation in the coast of Odisha. The talk was followed by discussion and question-answer session. Dr Mishra encouraged young scholars to come forward to bring reforms in the present historical consciousness of the society so that unscrupulous individuals would not get chance to distort historical facts.
He also highlighted the necessity of formation of the WOHC at the Government Autonomous College, Bhawanipatna (Now Kalahandi University) on February 22, 2019. He pinned faith on the inquisitiveness of young scholars. Sangita Mahanand offered a vote of thanks. Dr Ranvir Singh, Rajesh Mohanty, Dr Sakir Hussain, Dr Kalpana Meher and Khirasagar Rana organised the webinar.