Awareness against Witchcraft

 

Since old days, ‘Witch’ lynching continues to be as one of the biggest social menace in rural areas of Odisha especially in Mayurbhanj district. Our NSS volunteers and other affiliated colleges organised a motor rally on 24^th December 2021 to aware the tribal and other rural area people on Witch. District collector Shri Vineet Bhardwaj (IAS) has flagged off the vehicle in presence of Shri Rishikesh D Khilari, Superintendent of Police, Shri S.Samadhia, Registrar, Comptroller of Finance Shri S.Tarei, Dr.S.K.Satpathy (Dept.of MSW), Dr.S.R.Das (Dept. of MBA) and others. The main aim of this programme is to educate the tribal people that how these blind beliefs are harming the social fabric, with a special focus on tribal communities especially Santhal and Kohla, who strongly believe on witchcraft. The NSS volunteers distributed leaflets and performed street play on witchcraft and superstition on various problems of real life.

National Seminar on ‘Similipal: Communities, Biodiversity and Conservation’

 

A Two days National Seminar on ‘Similipal: Communities, Biodiversity and Conservation’ was organized by ‘Similipal Study Centre’ of the University funded by IDP-OHEPEE, Government of Odisha, on 20^th & 21^st December 2021. This event was inaugurated by Hon’ble Vice Chancellor Prof. K.K.Basa. On this occasion he put forth his view on the Conservation and Protection of Similipal by the mutual collaboration of Government, local people, NGOs and Educational Institutions. Chief Guest Dr. Debabrata Swain (Lokayukta) has discussed on the historical perspective, geographical spectrum and present climatic conditions of Similipal. Further, he emphasized on the protection of tigers and other rare animal as well as plant species of Similipal. Invited Speaker Shri M Yogajayanand (Regional Chief Conservator of Forest) has briefed on the responsibility of forest guards and other forest divisional people to restore Similipal. Speaking on the occasion Prof. S.K.Dutta (Retired Professor of Zoology, MSCBU) has highlighted the diversity, peculiarity and significance of herpetofauna found in Similipal. Prof. A.K.Biswal, Chairman P.G. Council pointed out the diversity of floral distribution in Similipal and compared with the flora of Himalayas. The Convenor of the event, Prof. H.N.Thatoi delivered the inaugural address with a brief idea on the thrust of research on conservation of plants and animals within Similipal. The co-convenor Dr. C.Mohapatra extended vote of thanks. The Forest Department, Govt. of Odisha arranged an exhibition for different forest products during these two days seminar. Faculty members, students and forest personnel attended the seminar.

Awareness Campaign on Controlling Similipal Fire

 

The Similipal biosphere reserve was ravaged by devastating forest fires during 2021. The fire had a severe impact on the lives of plants, animals and the biodiversity of the area. Starting from December 2021 to January 2022, a continuous awareness campaign was organized by the Department of Social Work under the guidance of Dr S.K.Satpathy. In the presence of Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, Prof K.K.Basa, District collector ShriVineet Bhardwaj (IAS), Superintendent of Police Shri Rishikesh D Khilari, Shri S.Samadhia, Registrar, Comptroller of Finance Shri S.Tarei, the students cum NSS volunteers has rolled the awareness vehicle to many degree colleges and village areas of Mayurbhanj district to make them aware of the menace of forest fires, helps them to understand the magnitude of the problem and the role they can play in reducing it.

‘35th Annual Conference of Orissa Chemical Society’ Organized by Department of Chemistry

 

35^th Annual Conference of Orissa Chemical Society and National Seminar on Frontiers in Chemical Sciences (FCS-2021) was organized by P. G. Department of Chemistry, Maharaja Sriram Chandra Bhanja Deo University, during Dec.18-19, 2021. The objective of the seminar was to discuss the recent developments, importance and societal benefit of chemical science. The conference was inaugurated by Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, MSCB University Prof. Kishor Kumar Basa as Chief Guest and Former Director, NCL Pune, Prof. Swaminathan Sivaram as Guest of Honour. Renowned Scientists and academicians from different parts of our country delivered and discussed their scientific findings. Santi Swarup Bhatnagar Awardee Prof. S. Sivaram delivered a talk on ‘Future of Chemistry’. The scientific programme included different technical lectures, award lectures, general body meeting etc. In the valedictory function different awards were distributed.

Research Scholar Conclave

 

A Research Scholars' Conclave was held at the University on 14^th & 15^th December 2021. Vice Chancellor Prof. K.K.Basa, inaugurated the conclave as Chief guest and addressed the scholars by emphasising that research is the soul of the University and it should be people-centered for the betterment of society. The poster exhibition was inaugurated by Dr. R.P.Mishra, former Secretary General, World Hindi secretariat, Mauritius. The conclave was chaired by Prof. A.K.Biswal, Chairman PG Council. Chief speaker of the conclave, Dr. Sanghamitra Patnaik, Senior scientist at  Krishi Vigyan Kendra in her keynote address, discussed various aspects of agricultural research for human welfare. Shri S.Samadhia, Registrar, in his address  highlighted the various government incentives for research. Dr. J.K.Mantri, Convener, tendered the welcome address and Dr. P.R.Debata offered vote of thanks. On 2^nd day of the conclave Dr. A.C.Panda of Institute of Life Science, Bhubaneswar talked in detail about the circular RNA and answered the queries of the participants. As many as 67 researchers of the University showcased their research using posters and interacted with the visitors of the conclave. The conclave was attended by the faculty members, research scholars and students of the University and constituent colleges. The event was coordinated by Dr. A.K.Jena, Dr. P.K.Jena, Dr. B.Hansda, Dr. P.K.Swain & Mr. S.Bissoyi, Dr. S.Sahu, Dr. G.Dhangadamajhi and Dr. J.N.Beshra.

National Seminar Organised by Department of Hindi

 

A National Seminar was organized by the Post Graduate Department of Hindi on 14^thDecember 2021. The theme of the seminar was "Necessity of Translation". Hon’ble Vice Chancellor Prof. Kishor K. Basa, Chief Guest on this occasion emphasized that Research is a noble component of the University and expressed hope that students will gain knowledge to learn more from eminent researchers and intellectuals in such platforms. Chief Speaker of the event, Dr. Rajendra Prasad Mishra, Former Secretary General, World Hindi secretariat, Mauritius delivered the keynote address. He narrated his valuable experience in translating 99 Odia books to Hindi. The meeting was chaired by Prof. A.K.Biswal, Chairman, PG Council. Ms. Sasmita Pani, Department of Hindi, introduced the guest and Dr. S.K.Sahu, Deputy Director, Self-financing courses coordinated the entire event.

Interntional Aids Day

 

The NSS P.G. Unit of Maharaja Sriram Chandra Bhanja Deo University observed the International Aids Day on 1^st December 2021. To mark the occasion, a big awareness rally was organised from the University main entrance to Takhatpur circle, in which students, faculties and non-teaching staffs of the University participated. Later, a meeting was addressed by the Hon’ble Vice Chancellor Prof. K.K.Basa, highlighting the relevance of observation of ‘International AIDS Day’ and exhorted the cadets to carry forward the awareness campaign for dissemination of knowledge for prevention of AIDS.