Continuous effort can make BU excellent institute: Pradeep Panigrahy

--noted poet Keki N Daruwalla gets first Kabi Samrat Upendra Bhanja national award

BRAHMAPUR: “Continuous effort of the management and professors of the Berhampur University can make it an excellent institute in the country,” said Higher Education Minister Pradeep Panigrahy while inaugurating 49th foundation day ceremony of the university here on Friday.  

Panigrahy called upon the professors, university management, students and intellectuals to help the university to get a good position in the country’s education map. He expressed happiness over the university’s progress and hoped for a prosperous day ahead. 

On the occasion of the foundation day, noted poet and Padma Shri award winner Keki Nasserwanji Daruwalla was conferred on first Kabi Samrat Upendra Bhanja national award for his excellent continuation towards the field of poem. The award instituted by the university in memory of Kabi Samrat Upendra Bhanja carries Rs 1 lakh, shawl and citation. 

Besides, noted dramatist Raju Padhi and painter Dr Durgaprasad Das were also felicitated by the university authority. 

Vice Chancellor Prof Deepak Kumar Behera chaired the inaugural ceremony, while Registrar Manmath Nath Padhy presented annual report.