Rourkela, (Kalinga Voice): The 10th Convocation of Biju Patnaik University of Technology (BPUT) has been conducted in the Netaji Subas Auditorium, BPUT Campus, Rourkela on Tuesday, 13th February 2024.
Adhering to the Traditional Values, the Convocation Ceremony has commenced with the assembly of His Excellency, the Governor of Odisha, Shri Raghubar Das, Mininister, Rural Development and Skill Development & Technical Education, Shri Priti Ranjan Gharai, the Members of Board of Management & Academic Council and Deans along with the formation of Academic Procession and its arrival at the venue of Convocation. On behalf of the University, the Vice-Chancellor Prof. Amiya Kumar Rath has extended hearty welcome to all the dignitaries and degree recipients on this august occasion. He has presented the Convocation report and congratulated the degree recipients and the Gold Medal winners.
Among other dignitaries Prof. (Dr.) Sanjay Kumar Nayak, Vice-Chancellor, Ravenshaw University, Dr. Binoy Kumar Das, Director General, Electronics & Communication System, DRDO and Prof. S. C. Sharma, former Director, National Assessment & Accreditation Council (NAAC) have been present in this august gathering and have received Doctor of Science (Honoris Causa) Degrees from the Honourable Governor for their outstanding contributions in the field of Engineering & Technology. 119 Gold Medals in Engineering, MBA, MCA and Pharmacy programs along with 73 Ph.D. certificates have been presented to the medal winners and degree recipients by the Governor. Honourable Minister, Rural Development and Skill Development & Technical Education, Shri Priti Ranjan Gharai has graced the occasion as Chief Guest and has delivered the Convocation speech.
The Governor has presided over the meeting and has advised the degree recipients to be good citizens in future. The Vice-Chancellor of the University has presented the Mementos to the Honourable Governor and the Chief Guest. The Convocation ceremony has come to an end with the departure of the Governor.
Report : Basanta Jena
