NAAC Peer Team visit to MSCBU - Round Up

A team of five members from NAAC visited Maharaja Sriram Chandra Bhanja Deo University, Baripada from 27th to 29th March 2023 to assess and accredit the academic and intellectual environment of the University. The team consisted of Dr. Arvind Kumar Dixit, former Vice Chancellor of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar University, Agra, as Chairman; Dr. Rakesh Ramteke, Professor at KBC North Maharashtra University, Maharashtra, as Member Coordinator; Dr. Sanket Vij, Dean at Bhagat Phool Singh Mahila Vishwavidayalya, Haryana; Dr. Francis A. P. Arakal, Professor at Sri Shankaracharya University, Kerala; and Dr. Bharat Ramanuj, Professor at Saurastra University, Gujarat, as members.

The team arrived in the morning to the sound of a traditional drum beat performed by volunteers of the University's National Social Service Scheme and students of the Santali department. The members garlanded the statue of Maharaja Sriram Chandra Bhanjadeo, followed by a discussion with Vice-Chancellor Prof. Santosh Kumar Tripathy. Prof. Tripathy gave the team a presentation about the University and its activities, and Coordinator-Internal Quality Assurance Prof. M. Himabindu presented details about the university with respect to the seven criteria of NAAC.

The members visited the P.G. Departments of the University and various facilities, including the "Sanskrutikee" - Cultural Museum, NSS Bureau, Computer Centre, Central Library, Similipal Study Centre, e-Resource Centre, Language Lab, Media Centre, Facilities for Divyangjans, Canteen, Day Care Centre, Dispensary, Yoga Centre, Zoology museum, Animal House, Central Instrumentation Facility, Gymnasium, Sports Council, Playground, Water bodies, University Hostels, Incubation Centre, various club-houses, Sacred Groove, Botanical Garden, Green house, Mist House, Medicinal Garden, Biotechnology Laboratories, Career Counseling Cell, Placement Cell, various other cells and facilities. Part of the delegation also visited the second campus of the University in Keonjhar. The team also reviewed the "Teach Mayurbhanj" programme being conducted by the School of Education.

The members also interacted with alumni, parents, students, and principals of affiliated colleges, and discussed the academic infrastructure of the University with Chairman PG Council Prof. Pramod Kumar Satapathy, Registrar Mr. Sahadev Samadhia, Prof. Hemant Kumar Sahu of Department of Zoology, Director R&D Prof. Hrudaynath Thatoi, Director of College Development Council Prof. Susmita Kar, DSW Director Dr. Aditya Kumar Patra, Controller of Examinations Prof. Laxmidhar Giri, Controller of Finance Mr. Sukadev Tarei, Heads of various cells & committees, and other departmental officials.To honour the NAAC team, the students of the University showcased a cultural program at the University Auditorium. 

In the exit meeting, the NAAC peer team hailed the University's effort towards touching all the aspects of teaching & learning, research and infrastructure despite having a locational disadvantage. Members also suggested areas to improve upon. The University authorities are hopeful of improving their grade. 

Day 2 of NAAC peer team visit @MSCBU

On day 2, the NAAC peer team members visited various facilities and centers such as "Sanskrutikee" - the Cultural Museum, NSS Bureau, Computer Center, Central Library, Similipal Study Center, e-Resource Center, Language Lab, Media Center, Facilities for Divyangjans, Canteen, Day-Care Center, Dispensary, Yoga Center, Zoology Museum, Animal House, Central Instrumentation Facility, Gymnasium, Sports Council, Playground, Water bodies, University Hostels, Incubation Center, various clubhouses, Career Counseling Cell, Placement Cell, and other cells and facilities. The team also visited various administrative sections such as Examinations, Finance, and Establishment, and interacted with non-teaching staff. Part of the delegation also visited the second campus of the University at Keonjhar and interacted with faculty and students.

NAAC Peer team Visit to MSCBU - Day 1

 

A five-member team of NAAC has visited the University on a three-day visit to assess and accreditate the academic and intellectual environment of Maharaja Sriram Chandra Bhanja Deo University. The visit is scheduled from 27th to 29th March, 2023. The team consisted of Dr.Arvind Kumar Dixit, Former Vice Chancellor of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar University, Agra as Chairman, Dr. Rakesh Ramteke, Professor at KBC North Maharashtra University, Maharashtra as Member Co-ordinator, Dr. Sanket Vij, Dean at Bhagat Phool Singh Mahila Vishwavidayalya, Haryana, Dr. Francis A. P. Arakal, Professor at Sri Shankaracharya University, Kerala and Dr. Bharat Ramanuj, Professor at Saurastra University, Gujarat as members. The arrival of the team in the morning was greeted with a traditional drum beat performed by volunteers of the University's National Social Service Scheme and students of the Santali department. The members garlanded the statue of Maharaja Sriram Chandra Bhanjadeo followed by a discussion with Vice-Chancellor Prof. Santosh Kumar Tripathy. Prof. Tripathy briefed the team about the University with a presentation. IQAC Director Prof. M. Himabindu presented details about the activities of the university with respect to seven criteria of NAAC. On day-1, the members visited various P.G. Departments of the University like Economics, Physics, Chemistry, Business Administration, Library and Information Science, Social Work, RSGIS, Yoga and Naturopathy, Santali, Anthropology and Tribal Studies, Biotechnology, Computer Applications, Zoology, Mathematics and Computer Science. They also interacted with the alumni, parents, students and principals of affiliated colleges. They further discussed with Chairman PG Council Prof. Pramod Kumar Satapathy, Registrar Mr. Sahadev Samadhia, Prof. Hemant Kumar Sahu of Department of Zoology, Prof. Hrudaynath Thatoi of Department of Biotechnology, Director of College Development Council Prof. Susmita Kar, DSW Director Dr. Aditya Kumar Patra, Controller of Examinations Prof. Laxmidhar Giri, Controller of Finance Mr. Sukadev Tarei and other departmental officials to review the academic infrastructure of the University. Students of the University, showcased a cultural programme at the University Auditorium in the evening.

MoU signed between University and CTRTI

A state-level workshop on the conservation of wild modal tasar species found in Odisha's Similipal biosphere reserve has been organized by Maharaja Sriram Chandra Bhanja Deo University in collaboration with Central Tasar Research and Training Institute, Ranchi (CTRTI) on 17th March, 2023. Dr. K. Sathyanarayana, Director of CTRTI who presided over the ceremony, emphasized the quality of high-quality tasar species like Modal and the need to conserve the tasar species in today's era when forest loss is a natural phenomenon. Mr. Suryanarayan Patnaik, Additional Director of Handlooms, Textiles & Handicrafts Department, Odisha on behalf of the Sericulture division, highlighted the modal conservation programme and its activities by the centres located around the Similipal biosphere reserve. He also discussed the need for conservation of the species of Jata and NaliaTasar. Baripada DFO Mr. Santosh Joshi attended as the Chief Guest and extended cooperation for conservation of modal tasar from the State Forest Department and promised to work together for conservation of modal and other species in the coming days. In this programme, the head of Krishi Vigyan Kendra Shamakhunta Dr. Sanghamitra Patnaik,  Senior Scientist of the Central Silk Board Dr. Manoj Patnaik, Dr. Prashant Kumar Kar, Dr. Karmaveer Jena, Dr. D.I.G. Prabhu presented key scientific findings and discussed the conservation and utilization of wild tasar, disposal of tasar waste and public participation. On this occasion, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the University and the CTRTI for research on various topics. Comptroller of Finance Mr. Sukadev Tarei represented the University for signing this MoU. The workshop was attended by Assistant Director of Sericulture Department, Baripada Dr. Sudhansubala Naik along with various central officials and more than 50 tasar farmers. The event was coordinated by Prof. Hemanta Kumar Sahu, Dr. Puspanjali Parida from Department of Zoology and Dr. Karmaveer Jena.

Vasant Utsav @MSCBU

 

Vasant Utsav was celebrated in the premises of Maharaja Shriram Chandra Bhanja Deo University with with full gaiety and colors. The programme was presided by Chairman PG Council Prof. Pramoda Kumar Satapathy. Journalist Sanjay Chowdhury attended the event as Chief Speaker and Dr. Pushpa Patra, Principal of  Bangiriposi Laxmikant College joined as Guest of Honor. They spoke about the unique connection between love and nature, while giving a vivid description of spring. On this occasion, poetry recital was held by the students of the University which was coordinated by Mr. Snehasheesh Mohanty, final year student of Int. B.Ed. M.Ed. Dr. Bichitranath Sahoo from Department of Odia proposed the vote of thanks.

Training Programme on How Best to Ensure Gender Equality in Tribal Areas: Role of Youth

A three-day training programme on "How Best to Ensure Gender Equality in Tribal Areas: Role of Youth" has been organized at Maharaja Sriram Chandra Bhanja Deo University by the Department of Anthropology & Tribal Studies in collaboration with Rajiv Gandhi National Youth Development Institute, Tamil Nadu from 13th to 15th March, 2023. The workshop was inaugurated by Chairman PG Council Prof. Pramoda Kumar Satapathy, President's award winning environmentalist Chami Murmu and Head of Department of Anthropology and Tribal Education Dr. Basant Kumar Mohanta.

The first day of the training programme began by a formal introduction of the workshop by Dr. Bhubaneswar Sabar, Asst. Professor of the Department of Anthropology and Tribal Studies. Environmentalist Chami Murmu, who was the Chief Guest, gave an example of her own movement and described how her NGO, "Sahyogi Mahila" works in the field of women empowerment. Retired Reader of Economics Dr. Tarun Kumar Ojha presented on the important role of womens equality in economics. Dr. Minati Mallick, HoD of Economics discussed about violence against women and its remedies.

In the second day of the training camp, Prof. Deepak Midda of Vidyasagar University explained the real causes of gender inequality and expressed his opinion that problems like gender inequality can be solved easily only if women are exposed to education, participate in the economy and represent the public. Anthropologist and former census officer Dr. Gautam Bera presented photographs of Gond and Gadaba tribal women collected from his research and donated his edited journal books to the Department of Anthropology and Tribal Studies. On this occasion, Dr. Gautam Bera shed light on the perspective of gender equality on the parallels of equality and partnership. Dr. Laxman Kumar Sahu, Asst. Professor of the Department of Anthropology and Tribal Studies, highlighted the importance of environmental feminism and expressed the opinion that women are the best environmentalists, citing the example of the Chipko movement.

On the final day of the training camp, Lora Prabha, Associate Professor at Mayurbhanj Law College, explained about the role of women in Panchayatiraj, reservation, and implementation. RRDC-OSACS Project Director Mr. Pramod Kumar Das discussed the social status of transgenders and highlighted the steps being taken to integrate transgenders into the mainstream of the society. Prakash Kumar Barik, Coordinator of UNICEF's Anti-Child Marriage Project, explained that it is important to be aware of gender inequality at the family level. All those present on this occasion were made to recite the oath for gender equality. At the end, Prof. Basanti Rajendran, Programme Coordinator of Rajiv Gandhi National Youth Development Institute, was present online and expressed the purpose of the programme. Certificates were distributed to the participants. Dr. Laxman Kumar Sahu offered the vote of thanks. The three-day long programme was coordinated by Associate Professor Dr. Monali Goswami, Asst. Professor Dr. Bhubaneswar Sabar, Dr. Laxman Kumar Sahu, and  Dr. Priyanka Das.

Classical Odia Language Day Celebrations @MSCBU

 

On the occasion of 10th Classical Language Day, a state level conference was held at Maharaja Sriram Chandra Bhanja Deo University on Saturday, 11th March, 2023. Chairman of the University PG Council and the President of the University Literary and Cultural Council Prof. Pramoda Kumar Satapathy inaugurated the conference and spoke about the importance of celebrating the Classical Language Day. The Editor of the University Literature and Cultural Council Dr. Bichitranath Sahoo introduced the theme of the meeting, introduced the guests and highlighted the importance of the Odia language in his speech. In this seminar titled "Jati Gathana re Bhashara Bhumika (Role of Language in ethnicity structuring)", Dr. Ashutosh Prayas Dash, Asst. Professor and Head in the Department of Commerce of MPC Autonomous college participated as the keynote speaker and addressed on the identity of Odia caste and Odia language. He said that Odia language has reached the status of today after a lot of struggle among all the Indian languages. Prof. Susmita Kar, Professor of Physics Department of the University, joined the conference as the guest of honor and gave a speech about the role of today's youth in enriching Odia language and literature. Mr. Barada Prasanna Das, Retired Additional Director, Information and Public Relations Department, joined and narrated the events of the early attempts of to provide classical status to the Odia language. Mr. Bhagabata Panda, founder editor of Pratishruti Sahitya Anushthaan, spoke about how language and literature can elevate human life. On this occasion, poetry reading was done by the students. In the end, Vice President of the University Literary and Cultural Council, Associate Professor & Head of the Department of Zoology, Prof. Puspanjali Parida offered vote of thanks. The conference was attended by the faculty members and students of the University.

Workshop on Intellectual Property Rights @MSCBU

 

A workshop titled "Intellectual Property Rights, Its Commercialization and Technology Transfer" was held at the Maharaja Sriram Chandra Bhanja Deo University on 10th March, 2023. The event was organized by the KIIT Technology Business Incubator and Patent Office, Kolkata in collaboration with the University Innovation Club and MPC Autonomous College on behalf of the Government of India's National Intellectual Property Awareness Mission (NIPAM). The workshop was inaugurated by Chairman PG Council, Prof. Pramoda Kumar Satapathy, who in his speech called upon the researchers and students of the University to develop entrepreneurship mindset by creating patents, copyrights and designs. Head of University Innovation Club and Assistant Professor of Computer Application Department Dr. Prasanta Kumar Swain, delivering his welcome address, said that the students should identify new innovations from the daily routines of life. Mr. Dhiren Pattanaik, Patent Examiner in Kolkata Patent Office explained the various types of patents and their registration process in detail and answered various questions from the audience. Dr. Amaresh Panda, lead of KIIT Technology Business Incubator in his address opined that everyone from school to University should try for patent and further turning them into businesses thereby creating employment for self and others. The programme was coordinated by Head of Dept. of  Computer Application Dr. Jibendu Kumar Mantri, Head of the Department of Economics Dr. Minati Mallick, Head of Department of Physics Dr. Indrajit Naik, Head of Department of Botany Dr. Kamal Lochan Barik, Head of Department of Biotechnology Prof. Hrudaynath Thatoi, Asst. Professor of Zoology Dr. Gargee Mohanty and Principal of MPC Autonomous college Mr. Muktikanta Panda and Head of Zoology department of MPC Autonoumous college Dr. Pranati Patnaik  The workshop was attended by a large number of University faculty members, students and students of MPC Autonomous College.

Photo Exhibition by Photography Club & Nature Club of MSCBU

The Photography Club and Nature Club of the Maharaja Sriram Chandra Bhanja Deo University organized a photo exhibition in the Zoology Department on 4th March, 2023. In this exhibition, a photo gallery comprising of photographs taken by university students was showcased. In a meeting organized on this occasion, Chairman PG Council Professor Pramoda Kumar Satapathy presided over the meeting and addressed his speech on how various clubs of the university are helping in the development of academic and natural environment of the University. Head of University Photography Club and Associate Professor of Zoology Department Dr. Puspanjali Parida introduced the guests, expressed the theme of the meeting and  highlighted how photography creates identity and binds everyone in a thread of unity. Director, IQAC  Professor M. Himabindu described how mankind's relationship with the nature can be discovered in the photographs displayed in the exhibition. Dr. Minati Mallick, Associate Professor of Economics & member of Nature Club discussed how photography represents nature and how we can protect our nature and environment. Associate Professor of the Anthropology and tribal Studies Dr. Basant Kumar Mohanta in his speech opined that photography is not a luxury but it can be means of livelihood. Finally, the head of Nature Club and Assistant Professor of Wildlife and Biodiversity Conservation Department Dr. Ashok Kumar Mallik proposed vote of thanks. The faculty members of the university and students from various departments participated in the programme and made it a success.

Science Day Celebrations @MSCBU

 

National Science Day has been organized by the Department of Physics at Maharaja Sriram Chandra Bhanja Deo University in the Physics seminar hall on 23rd March, 2023. Chairman PG Council Prof. Pramoda Kumar Satapathy presided over the event and gave a speech on the historical significance of National Science Day. Professor Philip W. Kuchel of the School of Life and Environmental Sciences of the University of Sydney, Australia delivered his lecture on "Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics of Living Systems: NMR Studies of Red Blood Cells". In this programme, the Head of the Physics department Dr. Indrajit Naik briefed about the purpose of the day and introduced the guests. Assistant Professor of Physics R. Jytiranjan Sahu proposed vote of thanks. Departmental Professor Sushmita Kar, Associate Professor Dr. Prabhanjan Mallik, Dr. Priyadarshini Sanghamitra Sahu, Laboratory Assistant Dr. Shikrishna Mohanta made a major contribution in organizing the event. On this occasion, the wall magazine of the Physics department 'Visheshika' was inaugurated by the Chairman, PG Council. Faculty members and students of various departments of the university participated in this programme.

Science Day-2023 was also organized by the Research Club of MSCB University, Baripada in the Convention Hall Annex. The program was inaugurated by the Chairman, P. G. Council, Prof. P. K. Satapathy. The meeting started with a Welcome address by Dr Cuckoo Mahapatra, Teacher-in-charge, Research Club, where she explained the theme of this year’s Science Day “Global Science for global well-being”. Miss Sneha Nayak, 3^rd Semester M.Sc. student of Yoga and Naturopathy was felicitated during the occasion for being awarded a cash prize of Rs 1 lakh in the Make-in-Odisha Conclave for her Startup idea, “Healing through Mandala Art”. The highlight of the meeting was a deliberation by Dr Sujata Dash, Associate Professor, P. G. Dept of Computer Applications who spoke on “Big Data Analytics”.  She gave a lucid presentation on the applications of computer science in solving intricate problems in biology, chemistry and physics. Prizes were also awarded to the winners of Science Essay and Science Quiz competitions organized on the occasion of Science Day. The meeting was concluded by vote of thanks by Mrs. A. Sarada Achary, Member, Research Club and Research Scholar, P. G. Department of Zoology. 

5th Foundation Day Celebration of University Literary Council

A conference titled "Sampratika Sahityara Swara O Swakshara (Tone and Signature of Contemporary Literature) was held the 200-seated conference hall of the University by the University Literary and Cultural Council in collaboration with the University Literary Club on the occasion of 5th Foundation day of University Literary Council on 20th February, 2023. The conference was presided by Chairman PG Council Prof. Pramoda Kumar Satapathy. Joining as the Chief Guest, Vice-Chancellor Prof. Santosh Kumar Tripathy pointed out the lack of reader interest in contemporary literature due to various reasons and opined that the experience expressed in the author's writing must be lively in order to gain readership. Guest of Honor Mr. Ramakanta Singh retired Principal of Betnoti College said that good literature maintains harmony between the beginning and the end, even if it passes through many obstacles. Chief Speaker of the occasion, Retired Reader of Department of Odia of MPC Autonomous college Dr. Abani Kumar Kundu spoke on the trends and nature of modern Odia literature. The Editor of the University Literature and Cultural Council, Head of the Odia Department, Dr. Bichitranath Sahoo gave the welcome address and explained the motivation behind the conference. The event was coordinated by Dr. Puspanjali Parida, HoD of Zoology Department and Vice President of the University Literary and Cultural Council. Finally, Teacher-in-Charge of University Literary Club Dr. Subhani Rath, Asst. Professor of Department of Wildlife and Biodiversity Conservation offered vote of thanks.

National Seminar on "Autobiography as Affecting Archaeology : Exploring Jayanta Mahapatra's Creative Oeuvre" @MSCBU

 

A two-day national conference on the writings of eminent poet Padmashri Professor Jayanta Mahapatra was held  in Maharaja Sriram Chandra Bhanja Deo University from 12/02/23 to 13/02/23 in the University conference hall. The conference titled "Autobiography as Affective Archaeology: Exploring the Creative Oeuvre of Poet Jayanta Mahapatra" was jointly organized by the University and the Forum on Contemporary Theory, Vadodara. On the first day of the conference, Prof. Prafulla Chandra Kar, Director, Forum on Contemporary Theory  presided over and hailed Prof. Jayanta Mahapatra as a living legendary figure and enunciated the portrayal of  human appeal in the poetry of Jayanta Mahapatra., Chairman of the PG Council Professor Pramod Kumar Satapathy delivered the welcome speech and gave information about the purpose and approach of the conference. In the introductory speech, Professor Kalidas Mishra, Former Professor in English, Sambalpur University and the convenor of the seminar showed how vividly the picture of trees, rivers, ponds, village life is reflected in the poetry of poet Jayanta Mahapatra.

On this occasion, Poet Jayanta Mahapatra was felicitated by the university. In his address, Poet -Jayant Mahapatra spoke about how poetry has shaped his life and reflected his lifelong struggles. The answer to poetry is not a one day job but a life-long practice and a good poem takes the poet from one level of life to a higher level. He never wanted to be a poet himself but he became a poet in the course of destiny; and today it is ‘poetry’ which is helping him living his life, he said. Calicut University Professor P.P. Ravindran in his keynote speech, considered poet Jayanta Mahapatra as the greatest poet of his time and a living monument and said that poet Jayanta Mahapatra's poetry is a combination of honesty and sincerity. 

In this programme, the book "Being Us" written by Dr. Shaktisankar Dandpat of English Department of the University was launched by the guests. At the end of the inaugural program, poet Dr. Rabindra Kumar Swain offered vote of thanks. The program was attended by all the faculty members of the university and the students of various language departments, internationally acclaimed artist Birendra Pani and the literature-loving scholars and intellectuals of Mayurbhanj and the state. In the evening of the first day program, the guests were entertained with Santali dance, Sambalpuri dance, songs and music. 

In various sessions on both the days, Professor P. Ravindran, Kailash Baral, Kamdev Sahu, Rajashree Biswal, Chittaranjan Mishra, Namita Jagdev, Raja Rao, Bhagwan Tripathi, Balabhadra Tripathi, Rachita Swain and other researchers addressed various aspects such as place, history, memory, Identity, human suffering due to class and gender differences, existential crisis and human suffering and cosmic experience in the poems of Jayanta Mahapatra. In the evening, there was a poetry reading session by Professor Jayant Mohapatra, Kalidas Mishra, Pritidhara Samal, Rabindra Swain, Namita Jagdev, Ajit Kumar Kullu and others and students of the university.

One of the most important and interesting parts of the seminar was the art exhibition titled 'Re-Vision Relationship', presented by New Bridge India in association with Forum of Contemporary Theory, Vadodara, Maharaja Sriram Chandra Bhanja Deo University, Baripada and Sarat Chandra Library, Baripada. It was an interesting ‘visual-literary engagement’ in which internationally recognized Art historian, curator and cultural thinker Dr. Rajashree Biswal conceptualized and curated the exhibition based on Birendra Pani’s traveling art exhibition Re-Vision (New York, Delhi, Bangalore and Kolkata 2009-2011) and poet Jayanta Mahapatra's seminal poem Relationship (New York, 1980 and India in 1982).   Marking the striking similarities in these two cultural texts as well as interweaving them through ‘intertextuality’, this exhibition ‘Re-Vision Relationship’ was a new cultural text urging the viewers to relook, re-engage and reconsider with Odisha's land, landscape, history, memory, culture and heritage, and identity in today's globalization era. With the strategy of ‘reproduction aesthetics’ i.e. through the ‘reproduction’ of the images of the paintings as well as the text of the poem in this exhibition, it reached out to a different viewers/audience for a new cultural and aesthetic sensibility. 

In the valedictory session, certificates were distributed to the participants by Prof. Jayant Mahapatra, Prof. Pramod Kumar Satapathy and Prof. Kalidas Mishra. Prof. Pramod Kumar Satapathy announced all these events as a part of the 25th anniversary celebrations of the University and expressed for more and more collaboration with Forum of Contemporary Theory in future.

World Acupressure Reflexology Day (WARD) Celebration @MSCBU

 

World Acupressure Reflexology Day (WARD) was celebrated at Maharaja Sriram Chandra Bhanja Deo University on 1^st February, 2023 to mark the birthday of Acupressure Shiromani Dr. Lalchand Bagaria which is celebrated as WARD. A workshop and hands-on training session on “ACUPRESSURE AWARENESS PROGRAMME” was arranged in the 200 seated conference hall by Yoga Club of MSCBU in collaboration with Odisha Swasthya Seva Sangha (OSSS), Cuttack. Resource person Mr. Akash Moharana made a lucid presentation and his charismatic personality aided to his skill for a effective hands- on training. Students and faculties from various departments were presented for the training. P.G. Council Chairman Prof. P.K. Satpathy and Yoga Club co-ordinator Dr. Santosh Ku Sahu graced the occasion and extended their support and guidance to organize the event. This workshop was immensely helpful to spread awareness regarding Acupressure as an alternative medicine technique and it also revealed the usefulness of Acupressure and Reflexology in evaluating, preventing and curing many acute and chronic non-communicable and communicable diseases like migraine, sinusitis, insomnia, heart diseases, hypertension, neurological conditions, diabetes, etc. Last but not the least, the awareness programme was a grand success and fulfilled its purpose. MSCBU is planning to carry out certified course in Acupressure and Reflexology for both students and teaching & non-teaching faculties in near future.

Inauguration of e-Resource Centre and Launch of LMS

An e-resource centre for students and researchers has been inaugurated by Vice-Chancellor Prof. Santosh Kumar Tripathy in the Central Library premises of Maharaja Sriram Chandra Bhanja Deo University 24th January, 2023. This e-resource center has 20 computers with servers. Apart from this, a Learning Management System (LMS), hosted in the e-resource centre was also launched the Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor. The LMS is designed and developed in-house by Dr. Swarupananda Bissoyi, Assistant Professor in Department of Computer Application. Using this LMS, faculty members can upload various course materials for students. The e-Resource Centre and LMS can be used to access e-resources on various subjects, including the ones provided by Department of Higher Education, Government of Odisha. In the LMS, varieties of learning resources are available online in different languages such as Odia, Santali, Sanskrit and Hindi. Vice-Chancellor Prof. Tripathy advised the students and researchers to make optimum use of the resources and stressed that this LMS will be helpful for the upcoming NAAC evaluation. Chairman P.G Council, Professor Pramoda Kumar Satapathy, Registrar Shri Sahadev Samadhia, Head of Central Library and Professor in Zoology Prof. Hemant Kumar Sahu, Controller of Examinations Prof. L.D.  Giri, Comptroller of Finance Shri Sukadev Tarei attended the inauguration ceremony. Assistant Professor of Computer Science Dr. Jamenjay Nayak, Senior Assistant of Central Library Pradeep Kumar Dwivedi coordinated the event. The event was attended by the faculty members, students and researchers of the University.

Road Safety Awareness Rally @MSCBU

 

On the occasion of the National Road Safety Week a procession was conducted by the University National Service Scheme (NSS) volunteers and students on 20th January, 2023. The students tried to create public awareness by holding banners and placards. Chairman PG Council Prof. Pramoda Kumar Satapathy inaugurated it while University NSS coordinator Assistant Professor Dr. Bishnupriya Hansda coordinated the whole event. Faculty members like Prof. M Himbindu, Prof. Sushmita Kar, Dr. Minati Mallik and Dr. Pratap Kumar Jena paticipated in the event and encouraged the students.

National Youth Day Celebration and Workshop on Photography

 

Celebration of National Youth Day and a Workshop on Photography was held in Maharaja Sriram Chandra Bhanja Deo University on 12th January, 2023. In the morning, an awareness rally was organized around the city by the University National Service (NSS) volunteers and students of Yoga & Naturopathy Department. In the afternoon a session on National Youth Day along with a Workshop on Photography was jointly organized by University NSS division and the Photography Club and the speakers deliberated upon the nationalistic ideas of Swami Vivekananda. In this meeting held under the chairmanship of Prof. Pramoda Kumar Satapaty, Vice Chancellor Prof. Santosh Kumar Tripathy joined as Chief Guest and in his address, inspired the students to follow Swami Vivekananda's ideals by giving examples from his own life. University NSS Coordinator Assistant Professor Dr. Bishnupriya Hansda and Assistant Professor of Social Work Department Mr. Shubhendu Satapathy spoke about the abilities and various activities of the NSS. Teacher-in-Charge, Photography Club Associate Professor Dr. Puspanjali Parida gave an introduction and genesis of the Photography Club. Researcher from Department of Journalism of Nagarjuna University Mr. Tunga Yogesh Babu gave an interesting lecture on photography through online mode. Assistant Professor of Wildlife and Biodiversity Conservation Department Dr. Ashok Kumar Mallik explained about photography styles while Dr. Basant Kumar Mohanta, Associate Professor of Anthropology and Triabl Studies  gave his talk on cultural photography. Student of Physics department Mr. Swapeswar Bissoyi explained about video editing. The workshop was attended by all the faculty members and students of the university.

Student Induction Programme @MSCBU

Maharaja Sriram Chandra Bhanja Deo University welcomed the new students enrolled in the academic year 2022-23 through an Induction Programme on the occasion of National Youth Day and Vivekananda Jayanti on 12th January, 2022. In a grand welcome ceremony organized in the University conference hall, Vice Chancellor Prof. Santosh Kumar Tripathy welcomed the students and hailed the University as a man-made factory in his speech. A student comes to the University to study and try to build himself/herself to face the challenges of the society. He said that education makes a difference, knowledge gained is applied in real life and achieve excellence in life. Chairman PG Council Prof. Pramoda Kumar Satapathy gave an account of the academic ambience of the university and informed the students about the university's infrastructure, library and various sports and cultural programmes held throughout the academic year. Registrar Mr. Sahadev Samadhia, discussed how the students should learn by idealizing morality. IQAC Director Prof. M. Himabindu discussed the University's preparations for the upcoming NAAC assessment. Prof. Susmita Kar, Warden of all the hostels discussed thoroughly about the facilities available to the students in the hostels. On behalf of the Central Library, Prof. Hemanta Kumar Sahu discussed about the Library's book collection and the environment of library. Controller of Examinations, Prof. Laxmidhar Giri gave a speech regarding the schedule and procedure of all the examinations conducted in an academic year. University R&D Cell Head Prof. Hrudaynath Thatoi pointed out the difference between a College and a University and represented the University as a field of research. The induction programme was attended by all the faculty members of the University.

Kazi Nazrul's Odia translation book released @MSCBU

 

A book titled "Kazi Nazrul nka ekabana ti kabita (Kazi Nazrul's 51 poems)" was released by Hon'ble Vice Chancellor Prof. Santosh Kumar Tripathy at a meeting held at 200 seated conference hall on 10th January, 2023. This book was translated in Odia by Dr. Padmashri Das, Retired Reader of Baripada College. The meeting was presided by the Chairman PG Council, Prof. Pramoda Kumar Satapathy and President of the University Literary Council. Professor Tripathy participated as the Chief Guest and said that literature is the expression of the experience. He opined that one cannot be a true translator if one does not have the ability to accurately convey the thoughts, language and essence of the original writer. In this regard, Prof. Tripatthy praised the book translated by Dr. Padmashri Das. Joining as the Chief Speaker, Mr. Narayan Prasad Behera, head of the Department of Odia in MPC Autonomous College reviewed the book in terms of the art and tradition of translation, and discussed both the romantic and rebellious aspects of Kazi Nazrul Islam's poetry and said that the translator has done her job well. Translator Dr. Padmashri Das in her address spoke on how Kazi Nazrul's social views inspired her to translate his poetry. President Prof. Satapathy spoke about the life struggle of Kazi Nazrul. The editor of the University Literary Council Dr. Bichitranath Sahoo introduced the guest and Ashish Kumar Besa, former editor of Mayurbhanj Sahitya Parishad offered vote of thanks. At the beginning of the meeting, Bande Utkal Janani was sung by the students of the Odia department of the university. The programme was coordinated by the Vice President of the University Literary Council Dr. Puspanjali Parida, co-editor Dr. Swarupananda Bissoyi. The programme was attended by all the teaching faculty of the university and the students of various language departments of the University and MPC Autonomous College, as well as intellectuals of Mayurbhanj.

New Year Celebration at Maharaja Sriram Chandra Bhanja Deo University

 

Maharaja Sriram Chandra Bhanja Deo University welcomed the new year with a ceremonial meeting held on 3rd January 2023 in the 200-seated conference hall. Vice-Chancellor Prof. Santosh Kumar Tripathy attended the event as the Chief Guest and received New Year's greetings from various staff members of the University. Registrar Mr. Sahadev Samadhia presided over the meeting and greeted everyone for the new year on behalf of the university. In his speech, Vice-Chancellor Prof. Tripathy considered the University as a family and sought everyone's cooperation for the upcoming NAAC assessment to be held this year and overall improvement of the University. The Chairman of the PG Council, Prof. Pramod Kumar Satapathy expressed hope in his speech that the new year will bring new enthusiasm to everyone. Controller of Examinations Professor Lakshmidhar Giri assessed that the upcoming NAAC visit to be held this year is a time of examination for all. The Comptroller of Fianance Mr. Sukdev Tarei called for progress in the new year by applying new knowledge and skills. Among others, Director, IQAC Prof. M. Himabindu, University Teachers' Association President Prof. Hrudaynath Thatoi, Asst. Professor of Social Work Mr. Shubhendu Satapthy, Secretary of University Non-Teaching Assoiciation Mr. Debendra Kumar Pati, Representative of Outsourcing Staff  Mr. Ranjan Kumar Behera delivered welcome addresses. Finally, Asst. Professor of Department of Odia Dr. Bichitranath Sahu proposed vote of thanks. All the faculty members and non-teaching staff members of the university participated in this gathering.

Visit of NMA Chairperson to MSCBU

 

Chairman of the National Monument Authority of India and former Vice Chancellor of MSCB University Prof. Kishor Kumar Basa visited the University and had an interaction sessions with the students on Wednesday, 21 December 2022. The event was presided by the Registrar Mr. Sahadev Samadhia.  In his address, Prof. Basa reminisced his past and advised everyone to collectively work towards the upcoming NAAC accreditation. He also spoke about various steps taken by GoI towards preservation of various monuments of Odisha as well as India. He looked forward for effective participation of MSCB University in national level institutes like NMA. Asst. Professor of Zoology Dr. Cuckoo Mahapatra gave the welcome address wherein Head of the Department of Anthropology & Tribal Studies Dr. Basanta Kumar Mohanta rendered the vote of thanks. The interaction session was coordinated by the teachers of Department of Anthropology & Tribal Studies Dr. Monali Goswami, Dr. Laxman Sahu, Dr. Priyanka Das and Dr. Bhubaneswar Sabar.  

Birthday Celebration of Maharaja Sriram Chandra Bhanja Deo

 

Maharaja Sriram Chandra Bhanja Deo's birthday was celebrated in the University on 17th December 2022. Vice Chancellor in-Charge Prof. Santosh Kumar Tripathy was the Chief Guest on the occasion. The event began with garlanding the statue of revered Maharaja by Prof. Tripathy. Later, a meeting was held at the 200-seated conference hall which was presided by the Registrar Shri Sahadev Samadhia. Speaking on the occasion, Chairman, PG Council Prof. Pramod Kumar Satapathy paid homage to Maharaja Sriram Chandra Bhanja Deo by detailing the events of Maharaja's life from his birth to death. Chief Guest Prof. Tripathy described the rule of Maharaja as the golden period of Mayurbhanj and hailed it as an establishment of true democracy. Comptroller of Finance Shri Manas Kumar Patra called everyone to imbibe the spirit of Maharaja's working culture and apply in our working life so as to face the challenges of NAAC accreditation in the future. Later, Controller of Examinations, Prof. Laxmidhar Giri rendered the vote of thanks. The meeting was attended by all the teaching & non-teaching staff and students of the University.

IDP-OHEPEE Sponsored International Conference on Biotechnology and Bioinformatics : Perspectives and Challenges - 8th-9th December 2022

 

A two-day international conference organized by the Department of Biotechnology at Maharaja Sriram Chandra Bhanja Deo University has been inaugurated on Thursday, 8th December 2022. The conference, titled "Biotechnology and Bioinformatics: Perspectives and Challenges", was inaugurated by Vice-Chancellor in-Charge Prof. M. Himabindu. Prof. Krishnandu Acharya, Professor of Botany, University of Calcutta was the keynote speaker for the inaugural session. In this conference sponsored by the Institutional Development Plan of the Department of Higher Education, Government of Odisha, the convenor and Head of the Department, Prof. Hrudaynath Thatoi, gave a welcome speech and  expressed his gratitude to the Department of Higher Education, Government of Odisha. Associate Professor of Biotechnology Dr. Biswajit Rath introduced the guests. Professor M. Himabindu In her speech, expressed the opinion that such a program would help in raising the standards of the University. Prof. Kishore Kumar Basa, former Vice-Chancellor of the University and Chairman of National Monument Authority of India joined online as a special guest and spoke on the topic. Co-convenor and Reader of Computer Application Dr. Sujata Dash gave details of the various activities of the two-day conference. The keynote speaker Prof. Krishnandu Acharya in his speech highlighted the need of biotechnology and bioinformatics in today's era and opined that this science will be very helpful in changing our economic situation, development of health, development of agriculture, sustainable food balance etc. Asst. Professor of Biotechnology Dr. Santosh Kumar Sahu and Dr. Gunanidhi Dhangdamajhi participated in the discussion and spoke about how biotechnology is controlling our daily lives. The abstract book of the conference was unveiled on the occasion. Also, the book "Bioresources Utilization and Management" written by the Prof. Hrudaynath Thatoi was unveiled by the guests. At the end of the programme, the organizing secretary of the conference and Associate Professor of Biotechnology Dr. Sukant Kumar Nayak rendered the vote of thanks.

In this conference, Professor Keshav Chandra Mandal of Vidyasagar University, Midnapur and Mr. Samir Kumar Singhdev, Assistant Manager of Torrent Life Science Research Pharmacy Company of Gujarat participated in the discussion. Various projects and posters were exhibited by students and researchers in this conference.

Closing Ceremony of East-Zone Inter-University Kabaddi Competition

 

The closing ceremony of the East Zone Inter-University Men's Kabaddi Tournament was held at Maharaja Sriram Chandra Bhanja Deo University on 27 November, 2022. Padmashri Dr. Damayanti Beshra attended the ceremony as the Chief Guest and in her address, highlighted the role of sports for physical and mental well-being. Secretary of University Sports Council Dr. Pravanjan Mallik read out the event report. Registrar Mr. Sahadev Samadhia expressed his opinion that such a competition would be helpful for the future of the students and expressed his gratitude to all the staff and students of the University for successfully organizing this competition. Trophies were awarded to the 4 winning teams followed by flag-off and extinguishing of torch. Dr. Kabita Kumari Sahu, Asst. Professor of Economics delivered the welcome address. Secretary of Sports Council Dr. Pravanjan Mallik expressed expressed his gratitude to the former Vice Chancellor of the University Prof. Kishor Kumar Basa for his visionary thinking and for creating the infrastructure for all its planning and organization and to the current Vice-Chancellor Prof. Pramoda Kumar Satapathy for his support in all aspects in conducting the competition.

For first, second and third places in the competition, competition was held among four universities who have advanced for East-zone  viz., VBS Purvanchal, Adamas University, C. V. Raman University, and JNC Balia. VBS Purvanchal defeated Adamas University 34-6 to win the Champions Trophy. Adamas University received the runners-up trophy. Similarly, C. V. Raman University defeated JNC Balia by 56-43 to secure third place.

In this four-day long competition, University P.E.T. Mr. Pradipta Ranjan Das, Mr. Satyanarayan Barik of MPC Autonomous College, Mr. Shraddhananda Sahu of Seemanta College, Mr. Dhananjay Tripathy of Sriramchandrabhanj College Raghadh, Mr. Tapas Kumar Samal of Baripada College contributed to the management of the major games. Mr. Ajay Kumar Behera, Khurda District Sports Officer, assisted the members of the protest committee in providing responsibilities and providing referees to conduct the games. Dr. Nilakantha Mishra of Balanga College and Mr. Asit Kumar Pal of Manithira Higher Secondary School helped in organizing all the games as members of the protest committee.

Constitution Day

Constitution Day was observed at Maharaja Sriram Chandra Bhanja Deo University on 26th November, 2023. In a meeting held in the conference hall of Academic Block-4, Vice Chancellor Prof. Pramoda Kumar Satapthy presided over the meeting and discussed about this year's theme "India: The mother of democracy" and highlighted the democratic system in the Vedic era. Senior Judge Baripada Civil Court Shivani Samal joined as the Guest of Honour and in her speech she thoroughly explained every word in the preamble of the Constitution and advised to have faith and trust in the Constitution of India. Chief Speaker of the occasion, Mr. Srikant Rout, Reader of Political Science, Srima Mahila Mahavidyalayaopined that for every citizen, obeying the Constitution should not be a slavery but an ideal and the judiciary cautions us to act conscientiously by being aware of the basic duties given by the Constitution and the basic rights and duties given in the Constitution. He discussed the equal participation of all in a democracy and the relationship between the executive and the judiciary in a democratic system. Associate Professor of Department of Anthropology & Tribal Studies Dr. Monali Goswami gave the welcome address and HoD of Department of Odia, Dr. Bichitranath Sahoo proposed vote of thanks. The faculty and students of the university participated in this programme. On this occasion, all the players of the ongoing East Indian Inter-University Men's Kabaddi Tournament, match officials, all the faculty members and students of the university recited the oath of the Constitution.