National Seminar on 'Past, Present and Future of Similipal'

 

ମହାରାଜା ଶ୍ରୀରାମଚନ୍ଦ୍ର ଭଞ୍ଜଦେଓ ବିଶ୍ୱବିଦ୍ୟାଳୟରେ 'ଶିମିଳିପାଳର ଅତୀତ, ବର୍ତ୍ତମାନ ଏବଂ ଭବିଷ୍ୟତ' ଶୀର୍ଷକ ଏକ ଦ୍ୱିଦିବସୀୟ ଜାତୀୟ ଆଲୋଚନାଚକ୍ର ଅନୁଷ୍ଠିତ ହୋଇଯାଇଛି । ବିଶ୍ୱବ୍ୟାଙ୍କ ଦ୍ୱାରା ଉତ୍କର୍ଷତା ଏବଂ ସମାନତା ପାଇଁ ଓଡିଶା ଉଚ୍ଚ ଶିକ୍ଷା ଯୋଜନାର ସମନ୍ୱିତ ବିକାଶ କାର୍ଯ୍ୟକ୍ରମ ଦ୍ୱାରା ପ୍ରାୟୋଜିତ ଓ ବିଶ୍ୱବିଦ୍ୟାଳୟର 'ସେଣ୍ଟର ଫର ଶିମିଳିପାଳ ଷ୍ଟଡିଜ୍' ଦ୍ୱାରା ଆୟୋଜିତ ଏହି ଆଲୋଚନାଚକ୍ରକୁ ବିଶ୍ୱବିଦ୍ୟାଳୟ କୁଳପତି ପ୍ରଫେସର ସନ୍ତୋଷ କୁମାର ତ୍ରିପାଠୀ ମୁଖ୍ୟ ଅତିଥି ଭାବେ ଯୋଗ ଦେଇ ଉଦ୍‌ଘାଟନ କରିଥିଲେ । ନିଜ ବକ୍ତବ୍ୟରେ ପ୍ରଫେସର ତ୍ରିପାଠୀ ଶିମିଳିପାଳକୁ ମୟୂରଭଞ୍ଜ ଜିଲ୍ଲା ତଥା ରାଜ୍ୟର ଜୀବନରେଖା ରୂପେ ଅଭିହିତ କରିଥିଲେ ଏବଂ ବୃକ୍ଷଲତା, ବନ୍ୟପ୍ରାଣୀ ଓ ମନୁଷ୍ୟ ମଧ୍ୟରେ ଉତ୍ତମ ସହାବସ୍ଥାନ ଯୋଗୁଁ ଶିମିଳିପାଳର ଅତୀତ ମହନୀୟ ଥିଲା ଏବଂ ବିଭିନ୍ନ ବିକାଶମୂଳକ ପଦକ୍ଷେପ ଯୋଗୁଁ ଏହାର ବର୍ତ୍ତମାନ ପରିବର୍ତ୍ତନଶୀଳ ଓ ଏହାର ଭବିଷ୍ୟତ ନିମନ୍ତେ ଆମକୁ ଉତ୍ତରଦାୟୀ ହେବାକୁ ପଡ଼ିବ ବୋଲି ମତବ୍ୟକ୍ତ କରିଥିଲେ । ଶିମିଳିପାଳର ଅତୀତ ଓ ବର୍ତ୍ତମାନ ହିଁ ଏହାର ଭବିଷ୍ୟତ ନିର୍ଦ୍ଧାରଣ କରିବ ଏବଂ ଶିମିଳିପାଳର ସୁରକ୍ଷା ପାଇଁ ଜନସଚେତନତା ହିଁ ସର୍ବଶ୍ରେଷ୍ଟ ମାଧ୍ୟମ । ଟାଇମ୍‌ସ ମାଗାଜିନ ଦ୍ୱାରା ଶିମିଳିପାଳ ବିଶ୍ୱର ଶ୍ରେଷ୍ଠ ୫୦ଟି ପର୍ଯ୍ୟଟନସ୍ଥଳୀର ମାନ୍ୟତା ପାଇଛି ଏବଂ ଶିମିଳିପାଳର ଉପରେ ଅଧ୍ୟୟନ ଓ ଗବେଷଣା ଦିଗରେ ବିଶ୍ୱବିଦ୍ୟାଳୟର ପ୍ରଚେଷ୍ଟା ଜାରି ରହିଲେ ଆଗାମୀ ଦିଗରେ ବିଶ୍ୱବିଦ୍ୟାଳୟ ମଧ୍ୟ ବିଶ୍ୱସ୍ତରୀୟ ହୋଇପାରିବ ବୋଲି କୁଳପତି ପ୍ରଫେସର ତ୍ରିପାଠୀ ଦୃଢ଼ୋକ୍ତି ପ୍ରକାଶ କରିଥିଲେ । ସ୍ନାତକୋତ୍ତର ପରିଷଦର ଅଧ୍ୟକ୍ଷ ତଥା ଆଲୋଚନାଚକ୍ରର ଆବାହକ ପ୍ରଫେସର ହେମନ୍ତ କୁମାର ସାହୁ ପୌରହିତ୍ୟ କରିଥିଲେ ଓ ଅତିଥି ପରିଚୟ ପ୍ରଦାନ କରିଥିଲେ । ସମ୍ମାନିତ ଅତିଥି ରୂପେ ଯୋଗ ଦେଇ ଆସାମ ଡନ୍ ବସ୍କୋ ବିଶ୍ୱବିଦ୍ୟାଳୟର ପ୍ରଫେସର ସୁଶୀଲ କୁମାର ଦତ୍ତ  ଇତିହାସ ସ୍ମୃତିଚାରଣ କରି ବିଶ୍ୱବିଦ୍ୟାଳୟରେ ସେଣ୍ଟର ଫର ଶିମିଳିପାଳ ଷ୍ଟଡିଜ୍‌ର ଜନ୍ମକଥା ଉପସ୍ଥାପନ କରିଥିଲେ ଏବଂ ଶିମିଳିପାଳର ଅତୀତ ଅତୀବ ମନୋରମ, ବର୍ତ୍ତମାନ ପରିବର୍ତ୍ତନଶୀଳ ଓ ଭବିଷ୍ୟତ ଆହ୍ୱାନମୟ ବୋଲି ଅଭିମତ ପ୍ରକାଶ କରିଥିଲେ । ଅନ୍ୟତମ ସମ୍ମାନିତ ଅତିଥି ରୂପେ ଯୋଗ ଦେଇ ଶିମିଳିପାଳ ଜାତୀୟ ବ୍ୟାଘ୍ର ପ୍ରକଳ୍ପର କ୍ଷେତ୍ରୀୟ ଉପନିର୍ଦ୍ଦେଶକ ଡ. ସମ୍ରାଟ ଗୌଡ଼ା ନିଜ ବକ୍ତବ୍ୟରେ ଶିମିଳିପାଳର ଭବିଷ୍ୟତ ବୈଷୟିକ ଜ୍ଞାନକୌଶଳର ସଦୁପଯୋଗରେ ନିହିତ ରହିଛି ବୋଲି ମତବ୍ୟକ୍ତ କରିବା ସହିତ ଆଗାମୀ ଦିନରେ ଶିମିଳିପାଳ ଉପରେ ଗବେଷଣା ପାଇଁ ବିଶ୍ୱବିଦ୍ୟାଳୟ ସହିତ ଏମ୍‌ଓୟୁ ସ୍ୱାକ୍ଷର କରାଯିବ ବୋଲି ପ୍ରତିଶୃତି ଦେଇଥିଲେ । ଓଡ଼ିଶାର ବିଖ୍ୟାତ ପରିବେଶବିତ ଡ. ଜୟକୃଷ୍ଣ ପାଣିଗ୍ରାହୀ ଶିମିଳିପାଳ ପାଦଦେଶରେ ଥିବା ବାରିପଦା ବିଶ୍ୱର ସବୁଠୁ ଉତ୍ତପ୍ତ ସ୍ଥାନ ହେବା ନେଇଁ କ୍ଷୋଭ ପ୍ରକାଶ କରିଥିଲେ ଏବଂ ବିକାଶ ନାମରେ ଏହାର ହନନ ହେଉଛି ବୋଲି ଶଙ୍କା ପ୍ରକାଶ କରିଥିଲେ । ପୁଣି ଶିମିଳିପାଳର ସୁରକ୍ଷା କେବଳ ସରକାରଙ୍କ ଦାୟିତ୍ୱ ନୁହେଁ ବରଂ ଜନସାଧାରଣଙ୍କର ଏ ଦିଗରେ ଯଥେଷ୍ଟ ଭୂମିକା ରହିଛି ବୋଲି କହିଥିଲେ । ବିଶ୍ୱବିଦ୍ୟାଳୟ ଆନୁଷ୍ଠାନିକ ବିକାଶ କାର୍ଯ୍ୟକ୍ରମର ସଂଯୋଜକ ପ୍ରଫେସର ହୃଦୟନାଥ ଥାଟୋଇ ଶିମିଳିପାଳକୁ ନେଇ ବିଶ୍ୱବିଦ୍ୟାଳୟରେ କରାଯାଉଥିବା ବିଭିନ୍ନ ପ୍ରକାର ଗବେଷଣାତ୍ମକ କାର୍ଯ୍ୟକ୍ରମ ଗୁଡ଼ିକ ଉପରେ ଏକ ବିବରଣୀ ପ୍ରଦାନ କରିଥିଲେ । ବିଶ୍ୱବିଦ୍ୟାଳୟ ତରଫରୁ ଅତିଥିମାନଙ୍କୁ ଏବଂ ଓଡିଶା ଏନ୍‌ଭାଇରନ୍‌ମେଣ୍ଟ ସୋସାଇଟିର ସଭାପତି ଡ. ସୁନ୍ଦର ନାରାୟଣ ପାତ୍ର ଓ ଆଇ.ସି.ଏ.ଆର. ରାଷ୍ଟ୍ରୀୟ ପାଦପ ଆନୁବଂଶିକ ସଂସାଧନ ବ୍ୟୁରୋର ମୁଖ୍ୟ ବୈଜ୍ଞାନିକ ଡ. ରମେଶ ଚନ୍ଦ୍ର ମିଶ୍ରଙ୍କୁ ସମ୍ବର୍ଦ୍ଧନା ଜ୍ଞାପନ କରାଯାଇଥିଲା । ଏ ଅବସରରେ ଅତିଥିମାନଙ୍କ ଦ୍ୱାରା ଆଲୋଚନାଚକ୍ରର ଗବେଷଣା ପୁସ୍ତିକା ଉନ୍ମୋଚନ ହୋଇଥିଲା । ପୁଣି ବିଶ୍ୱବିଦ୍ୟାଳୟର ଅନଲାଇନ୍‌ ଜର୍ନାଲ୍‌ ୱେବ୍‌ସାଇଟ୍‌ https://mscbujournals.org କୁଳପତିଙ୍କ ଦ୍ୱାରା ଲୋକାର୍ପିତ ହୋଇଥିଲା । ଶେଷରେ ଆଲୋଚନାଚକ୍ରର କାର୍ଯ୍ୟକାରୀ ସଂପାଦକ ଜୈବପ୍ରଯୁକ୍ତି ବିଦ୍ୟା ବିଭାଗର ସହଯୋଗୀ ପ୍ରଫେସର ଡ. ବିଶ୍ୱଜିତ ରଥ ଧନ୍ୟବାଦ ଅର୍ପଣ କରିଥିଲେ । 

ଏହି ଆଲୋଚନାଚକ୍ରର ପ୍ରଥମ ଦିବସରେ ଶିମିଳିପାଳ ଜାତୀୟ ବ୍ୟାଘ୍ର ପ୍ରକଳ୍ପର କ୍ଷେତ୍ରୀୟ ଉପନିର୍ଦ୍ଦେଶକ ଡ. ସମ୍ରାଟ ଗୌଡ଼ା ଓ ପରିବେଶବିତ ଡ. ଜୟକୃଷ୍ଣ ପାଣିଗ୍ରାହୀ ଶିମିଳିପାଳରେ ଦେଖାଯାଉଥିବା ସମସ୍ୟା ଓ ସମାଧାନ ସମ୍ବନ୍ଧରେ ଅଲୋଚନା କରିଥିଲେ । ଅନ୍ୟତମ ବକ୍ତା ଭାବରେ ବିଶ୍ୱବିଦ୍ୟାଳୟର ପ୍ରାକ୍ତନ ପ୍ରଫେସର ସୁଶୀଲ କୁମାର ଦତ୍ତ ଶିମିଳିପାଳକୁ ନେଇ ଆଜି ପର୍ଯ୍ୟନ୍ତ କରାଯାଇଥିବା ଧାରାବାହିକ ଗବେଷଣାର ପର୍ଯ୍ୟାୟକୁ ଆଲୋଚନା କରିଥିଲେ । ଓଡିଶା ଏନ୍‌ଭାଇରନ୍‌ମେଣ୍ଟ ସୋସାଇଟିର ସଭାପତି ଡ. ସୁନ୍ଦର ନାରାୟଣ ପାତ୍ର ଓ ରାଷ୍ଟ୍ରୀୟ ପାଦପ ଆନୁବଂଶିକ ସଂସାଧନ ବ୍ୟୁରୋର ମୁଖ୍ୟ ବୈଜ୍ଞାନିକ ଡ. ରମେଶ ଚନ୍ଦ୍ର ମିଶ୍ର ଶିମିଳିପାଳର ବିଭିନ୍ନ ଦିଗ ଉପରେ ଆଲୋଚନା କରିଥିଲେ । ବିଶ୍ୱବିଦ୍ୟାଳୟର ପ୍ରାକ୍ତନ ପ୍ରଫେସର ଅନୀଲ କୁମାର ବିଶ୍ୱାଳ ଶିମିଳିପାଳରେ ଦେଖାଯାଉଥିବା ବିଭିନ୍ନ ପ୍ରକାର ବୃକ୍ଷ, ଗୁଳ୍ମ, ପୁଷ୍ପ ଓ ଫଳ ସମ୍ବନ୍ଧରେ ଆଲୋଚନା କରିଥିଲେ ।

ଦ୍ୱିତୀୟ ଦିବସରେ କଲିକତାସ୍ଥ ଜୁଲୋଜିକାଲ ସର୍ଭେ ଅଫ୍‌ ଇଣ୍ଡିଆର ବୈଜ୍ଞାନିକ ଡ. ପ୍ରତ୍ୟୁଷ କୁମାର ମହାପାତ୍ର ଶିମିଳିପାଳରେ ଦେଖାଯାଉଥିବା ବିଭିନ୍ନ ପ୍ରକାର ସରୀସୃପ ଜୀବମାନଙ୍କ ସମ୍ପର୍କରେ ଏବଂ ଏହି ସଂସ୍ଥାର ଅନ୍ୟତମ ବୈଜ୍ଞାନିକ ଡ. ଗିରିଜା ଶଙ୍କର ସେଠୀ ଶିମିଳିପାଳରେ ଦେଖାଦେଉଥିବା କୀଟପତଙ୍ଗ ମାନଙ୍କ ଉପରେ ଆଲୋଚନା କରିଥିଲେ । ଗଙ୍ଗାଧର ମେହେର ବିଶ୍ୱବିଦ୍ୟାଳୟର ସହଯୋଗୀ ପ୍ରଫେସର ଡ. ବିଭୁ କୁମାର ମହାନ୍ତି ଶିମିଳିପାଳ ଜୈବମଣ୍ଡଳର ପ୍ରାକୃତିକ ପରିବେଶ ଓ ଏହା ମଧ୍ୟରେ ବାସ କରୁଥିବା ଆଦିବାସୀମାନଙ୍କର ଜୀବନଶୈଳୀ ସମ୍ବନ୍ଧରେ ଆଲୋଚନା କରିଥିଲେ । ପରିବେଶବିତ ସନ୍ତୋଷ କୁମାର ମହାନ୍ତି ଶିମିଳିପାଳର ଜୀବଜଗତର ଐତିହାସିକ ପରିସଂଖ୍ୟାନ ସମ୍ବନ୍ଧରେ ଆଲୋଚନା କରିବା ସହ ବିଭିନ୍ନ ସମସ୍ୟା ଓ ସମାଧାନ ସମ୍ବନ୍ଧରେ ଆଲୋଚନା କରିଥିଲେ । ମୟୂରଭଞ୍ଜ ବାୟୋଲୋଜିକାଲ ରିସର୍ଚ୍ଚ ସ୍ୱେଚ୍ଛାସେବୀ ସଙ୍ଗଠନର କାର୍ଯ୍ୟକାରୀ ନିର୍ଦ୍ଦେଶକ ସମୀର କୁମାର ସାହୁ ଶିମିଳିପାଳରୁ ସଂଗୃହୀତ ବନ୍ୟଜାତ ଦ୍ରବ୍ୟକୁ ନେଇ ଆଦିବାସୀମାନଙ୍କ ଆର୍ଥିକ ଜୀବନ ସମ୍ବନ୍ଧରେ ଆଲୋଚନା କରିଥିଲେ । ଶକ୍ତିଶିଖା ସ୍ୱେଚ୍ଛାସେବୀ ଅନୁଷ୍ଠାନର ସଂଯୋଜକ ତୁଷାରକାନ୍ତି ବେହେରା ଶିମିଳିପାଳରୁ ସଂଗୃହୀତ ବନ୍ୟଜାତ ଦ୍ରବ୍ୟର ବିକ୍ରି ପାଇଁ ଥିବା ସରକାରୀ ବ୍ୟବସ୍ଥା ସମ୍ବନ୍ଧରେ ଆଲୋଚନା କରିଥିଲେ । ଓଡ଼ିଶା ଇକୋକ୍ଲବ୍‌ର ମାଷ୍ଟର ଟ୍ରେନର ତଥା ମୟୂରଭଞ୍ଜର ଜିଲ୍ଲା ସଂଯୋଜକ ଡ. ରମାକାନ୍ତ ମହାନ୍ତ ଶିମିଳିପାଳର ଆଭ୍ୟନ୍ତରୀଣ ପରିବେଶ ସମ୍ବନ୍ଧରେ ଆଲୋଚନା କରିବା ସହିତ ଏ ନେଇ  ଛାତ୍ରଛାତ୍ରୀମାନଙ୍କର ଜାଣିବା ଆବ୍ୟଶ୍ୟକତା ସମ୍ବନ୍ଧରେ ଆଲୋଚନା କରିଥିଲେ । ଏହି ଆଲୋଚନାଚକ୍ରରେ ରେଭେନ୍‌ସା ବିଶ୍ୱବିଦ୍ୟାଳୟ, ମହାରାଜା ଶ୍ରୀରାମଚନ୍ଦ୍ର ଭଞ୍ଜଦେଓ ବିଶ୍ୱବିଦ୍ୟାଳୟ, ୟୁନିସେଫ୍‌, କିସ୍‌ ବିଶ୍ୱବିଦ୍ୟାଳୟ, ଫକୀର ମୋହନ ବିଶ୍ୱବିଦ୍ୟାଳୟ, ଦେଓଗଡ଼ ମହାବିଦ୍ୟାଳୟ, ଓଡ଼ଶପୁର ମହାବିଦ୍ୟାଳୟର ଗବେଷଣାରତ ଛାତ୍ରଛାତ୍ରୀମାନେ ଶିମିଳିପାଳ ଉପରେ ନିଜର ପ୍ରବନ୍ଧ ଉପସ୍ଥାପନା କରିଥିଲେ ।

ଉଦ୍‌ଯାପନୀ ପର୍ଯ୍ୟାୟରେ ସ୍ନାତକୋତ୍ତର ପରିଷଦର ଅଧ୍ୟକ୍ଷ ତଥା ଆଲୋଚନାଚକ୍ରର ଆବାହକ ପ୍ରଫେସର ହେମନ୍ତ କୁମାର ସାହୁଙ୍କ ପୌରହିତ୍ୟରେ ଏକ ସଭା ଆୟୋଜିତ ହୋଇଥିଲା । ଏଥିରେ ନୃତତ୍ୱ ଜନଜାତି ବିଭାଗର ସହଯୋଗୀ ପ୍ରଫେସର ତଥା ସହ-ଆବାହକ ଡ. ବସନ୍ତ କୁମାର ମହାନ୍ତ, ବିଶ୍ୱବିଦ୍ୟାଳୟ ଆଇ.ଡି.ପି. ସଂଯୋଜକ ପ୍ରଫେସର ହୃଦୟନାଥ ଥାଟୋଇ ବକ୍ତବ୍ୟ ରଖିଥିବା ବେଳେ ବନ୍ୟପ୍ରାଣୀ ଓ ଜୈବବିବିଧତା ସଂରକ୍ଷଣ ବିଭାଗର ସହକାରୀ ପ୍ରଫେସର ଡ. ଦେବାଶିଷ ନାୟକ ଧନ୍ୟବାଦ ଅର୍ପଣ କରିଥିଲେ । ଆଲୋଚନାଚକ୍ରର କାର୍ଯ୍ୟକାରୀ ସଂପାଦକ ଜୈବପ୍ରଯୁକ୍ତି ବିଦ୍ୟା ବିଭାଗର ସହଯୋଗୀ ପ୍ରଫେସର ଡ. ବିଶ୍ୱଜିତ ରଥ କାର୍ଯ୍ୟକ୍ରମ ପରିଚାଳନା କରିଥିଲେ ।

କାର୍ଯକ୍ରମ ପରିଚାଳନାରେ ନୃତତ୍ୱ ଜନଜାତି ବିଭାଗର ସହକାରୀ ପ୍ରଫେସର ଡ. ପ୍ରିୟଙ୍କା ଦାସ, ପ୍ରାଣୀ ବିଜ୍ଞାନ ବିଭାଗର ସହକାରୀ ପ୍ରଫେସର ଡ. କୁକୁ ମହାପାତ୍ର, ଉଦ୍ଭିଦ ବିଜ୍ଞାନ ବିଭାଗର ସହକାରୀ ପ୍ରଫେସର ଡ. ବିଷ୍ଣୂପ୍ରିୟା ହାଁସଦା, କମ୍ପ୍ୟୁଟର ବିଜ୍ଞାନ ବିଭାଗର ସହକାରୀ ପ୍ରଫେସର ଡ. ଶାନ୍ତିସ୍ୱରୁପ ବସା ପ୍ରମୁଖ ସହଯୋଗ କରିଥିଲେ । ଏହି କାର୍ଯ୍ୟକ୍ରମରେ ରାଜ୍ୟ ଓ ରାଜ୍ୟ ବାହାରର ବିଶିଷ୍ଟ ବ୍ୟକ୍ତିତ୍ୱ, ବିଶେଷଜ୍ଞ, ବିଭିନ୍ନ ବିଶ୍ୱବିଦ୍ୟାଳୟ, ଏନ୍‌ଜିଓ ଏବଂ ସଂଗଠନର ବିଦ୍ୱାନ ତଥା ଅନୁସନ୍ଧାନକାରୀ, ଅଧ୍ୟାପକ ଅଧ୍ୟାପିକା, ଅଣଶିକ୍ଷକ କର୍ମଚାରୀ ଓ ଛାତ୍ରଛାତ୍ରୀଙ୍କୁ ମିଶାଇ ପ୍ରାୟ ୨୫୦ ଜଣ ଯୋଗଦେଇ ଗବେଷଣା ଉପସ୍ଥାପନା, ପ୍ୟାନେଲ ଆଲୋଚନା, ଏବଂ କର୍ମଶାଳାରେ ସକ୍ରିୟ ଭାବରେ ଅଂଶଗ୍ରହଣ କରି ବୌଦ୍ଧିକ ଆଦାନ ପ୍ରଦାନ ଏବଂ ସହଯୋଗର ବାତାବରଣ ସୃଷ୍ଟି କରିଥିଲେ । ଏହି କାର୍ଯ୍ୟକ୍ରମ ଉପଲକ୍ଷେ ବିଶ୍ୱବିଦ୍ୟାଳୟ ପରିସରରେ ବାରିପଦା ବନଖଣ୍ଡ ଅଧିକାରୀଙ୍କ ତରଫରୁ ଶିମିଳିପାଳ ବନ୍ୟଜାତ ସାମଗ୍ରୀର ଏକ ଷ୍ଟଲ୍‌ ପ୍ରଦର୍ଶିତ ହୋଇଥିଲା ।

National Workshop on Manuscriptology

 

ମହାରାଜା ଶ୍ରୀରାମଚନ୍ଦ୍ର ଭଞ୍ଜଦେଓ ବିଶ୍ୱବିଦ୍ୟାଳୟରେ ସ୍ନାତକୋତ୍ତର ସଂସ୍କୃତ ବିଭାଗଦ୍ୱାରା ଆୟୋଜିତ ଏକ ଦ୍ୱି-ଦିବସୀୟ ଜାତୀୟ ପାଣ୍ଡୁଲିପିବିଜ୍ଞାନ କର୍ମଶାଳା ଉଦ୍‌ଯାପିତ ହୋଇଯାଇଛି । ଏହି କର୍ମଶାଳାର ଉଦ୍‌ଘାଟନୀ ଉତ୍ସବରେ ବିଶ୍ୱବିଦ୍ୟାଳୟ କୁଳପତି ପ୍ରଫେସର ସନ୍ତୋଷ କୁମାର ତ୍ରିପାଠୀ ମୁଖ୍ୟ ଅତିଥି ଭାବରେ ଯୋଗଦେଇ ପାଣ୍ଡୁଲିପିବିଜ୍ଞାନର ମହତ୍ୱ ସମ୍ପର୍କରେ ନିଜର ଅଭିଭାଷଣ ରଖି ଆବଶ୍ୟକ ସ୍ଥଳେ ପାଣ୍ଡୁଲିପିର ବିକାଶ ପାଇଁ  ବିଶ୍ୱବିଦ୍ୟାଳୟ ତରଫରୁ ସାହାଯ୍ୟ କରିବା ପାଇଁ ସ୍ୱମତ ବ୍ୟକ୍ତ କରିଥିଲେ । ସ୍ନାତକୋତ୍ତର ପରିଷଦର ଅଧ୍ୟକ୍ଷ ପ୍ରଫେସର ହେମନ୍ତ କୁମାର ସାହୁଙ୍କ ପୌରୋହିତ୍ୟରେ ଅନୁଷ୍ଠିତ ଏହି କର୍ମଶାଳାରେ ବିଭାଗୀୟ ଅଧ୍ୟାପକ ଡ. ଭୋଳାନାଥ ଦାଶ ଆମନ୍ତ୍ରିତ ଅତିଥିମାନଙ୍କର ସ୍ୱାଗତ ଭାଷଣ ରଖିଥିଲେ । ମାନ୍ଦ୍ରାଜ ବିଶ୍ୱବିଦ୍ୟାଳୟର ଅବସର ପ୍ରାପ୍ତ ପ୍ରଫେସର ସିନିରୁଦ୍ଧ ଦାଶ ପାଣ୍ଡୁଲିପିବିଜ୍ଞାନର ବିବିଧ ଦିଗ ଉପରେ ଏବଂ 'ନ୍ୟୁ କେଟେଲୋଗସ କେଟେଲେଗୋରମ୍' ର ଆବଶ୍ୟକତା ବିଷୟରେ ଗଭୀର ଆଲୋକପାତ କରିଥିଲେ । ସମ୍ମାନିତା ବକ୍ତା ଭାବରେ ଡ. ମମତା ମିଶ୍ର ଓଡ଼ିଆ ପୋଥି ପରମ୍ପରା ତଥା ପୋଥି ପ୍ରାପ୍ତି ସ୍ଥାନ ବିଷୟରେ ନିଜର ବକ୍ତବ୍ୟ ରଖି ପାଣ୍ଡୁଲିପିର ପଠନ ବିଷୟରେ ଛାତ୍ରଛାତ୍ରୀମାନଙ୍କୁ ଅନୁପ୍ରାଣିତ କରିଥିଲେ । ଏହି ଜାତୀୟ କର୍ମଶାଳାରେ ସଂସ୍କୃତ ସାହିତ୍ୟରେ ଦୁଇଜଣ ବିଶିଷ୍ଟ ବିଦ୍ୱାନ ଯଥା ମହାରାଜା ପୂର୍ଣ୍ଣଚନ୍ଦ୍ର ସ୍ୱୟଂଶାସିତ ମହାବିଦ୍ୟାଳୟ ସ୍ନାତକୋତ୍ତର ସଂସ୍କୃତ ବିଭାଗର ଅବସରପ୍ରାପ୍ତ ପ୍ରାଧ୍ୟାପକ ଡ. କରୁଣାକର ଦାସ ଏବଂ ଆଂଚଳିକ ମହାବିଦ୍ୟାଳୟ, ଗଡ଼ିଆର ପୂର୍ବତନ ଅଧ୍ୟକ୍ଷ ଶ୍ରୀଯୁକ୍ତ ରାଜେନ୍ଦ୍ର ସାମଲଙ୍କୁ କୁଳପତିଙ୍କ ଦ୍ୱାରା ମାନପତ୍ର ପ୍ରଦାନ କରି ସଂବର୍ଦ୍ଧନା ଦିଆଯାଇଥିଲା । ଏହି କର୍ମଶାଳାର ଉଦ୍‌ଘାଟନୀ ଉତ୍ସବରେ ଡ. ଭୋଳାନାଥ ଦାଶଙ୍କ ପୁସ୍ତକ 'ରାତିଶାଖ୍ୟ-ପାଣିନି-ପାଣିନ୍ୟୁର କାଳିକ ବ୍ୟାକରଣେଷୁ ସନ୍ଦି ପରିଶୀଳନମ୍', ଡ. ଭୋଳାନାଥ ଦାଶଙ୍କ ସଂକଳିତ 'ମିତ୍ରାନନ୍ଦକୃତ ଛନେ୍ଦାଭାସ୍କର', ଡ. ଭୋଳାନାଥ ଦାଶ ଏବଂ ଡ. ପ୍ରିୟବ୍ରତ ବେହେରାଙ୍କ ଦ୍ୱାରା ରଚିତ 'କାରକପ୍ରକରଣମ୍', ଡ. ଦୀପାଞ୍ଜଳି ଭଞ୍ଜଙ୍କ ରଚିତ 'ଯୋଗଦର୍ଶନଦିଶା କାଳିଦାସୀୟ ମହାକାବ୍ୟାନାମ୍ ସମୀକ୍ଷାତ୍ମକମଧ୍ୟୟନମ୍' ଆଦି ଚାରୋଟି ପୁସ୍ତକର ଲୋକାର୍ପଣ ହୋଇଥିଲା । ପରିଶେଷରେ ବିଶ୍ୱବିଦ୍ୟାଳୟର ସ୍ନାତକୋତ୍ତର ଓଡ଼ିଆ ବିଭାଗର ଅଧ୍ୟାପକ ଡ଼. ବିଚିତ୍ରନାଥ ସାହୁ ଧନ୍ୟବାଦାର୍ପଣ କରିଥିଲେ । ବିଭିନ୍ନ ଭାଷାବିଭାଗର ଶତାଧିକ ଛାତ୍ରଛାତ୍ରୀମାନେ  ଅଂଶଗ୍ରହଣ କରିଥିଲେ । ଦ୍ୱିତୀୟ ଦିବସର ଅପରାହ୍ଣରେ ଉଦ୍‌ଯାପନୀ ସମାରୋହରେ ମୁଖ୍ୟବକ୍ତା ପ୍ରଫେସର ସିନିରୁଦ୍ଧ ଦାଶ, ବକ୍ତା ଡ. ମମତା ମିଶ୍ର, ଡ. ଭୋଳାନାଥ ଦାଶ, ଡ. ପ୍ରିୟବ୍ରତ ବେହେରା ପ୍ରମୁଖ ଉପସ୍ଥିତ ରହି ସଭାକୁ ଗୌରବାନ୍ୱିତ କରିଥିଲେ । ଡ. ଦୀପାଞ୍ଜଳି ଭଞ୍ଜଙ୍କ ଧନ୍ୟବାଦାର୍ପଣ ଏବଂ ବୈଦିକ ଶାନ୍ତିପାଠ ପରେ ସଭାର ପରିସମାପ୍ତି ହୋଇଥିଲା । 

 

National Seminar on Recent Trends in Computing, Communication and Application - RTCCA-2023

 

ମହାରାଜା ଶ୍ରୀରାମଚନ୍ଦ୍ର ଭଞ୍ଜଦେଓ ବିଶ୍ୱବିଦ୍ୟାଳୟର କମ୍ପ୍ୟୁଟର ପ୍ରୟୋଗ ବିଭାଗରେ 'ରେସେଣ୍ଟ ଟ୍ରେଣ୍ଡସ୍‌ ଇନ୍‌ କମ୍ପୁଟିଙ୍ଗ୍‌, କମ୍ୟୁନିକେସନ ଆଣ୍ଡ ଆପ୍ଲିକେସନ' ଶୀର୍ଷକ ଏକ ଜାତୀୟ ଆଲୋଚନାଚକ୍ର ମଙ୍ଗଳବାର ଦିନ ଉଦ୍‌ଘାଟିତ ହୋଇଯାଇଛି ।  ବିଶ୍ୱବ୍ୟାଙ୍କ ଦ୍ୱାରା ଉତ୍କର୍ଷତା ଏବଂ ସମାନତା ପାଇଁ ଓଡିଶା ଉଚ୍ଚ ଶିକ୍ଷା ଯୋଜନାର ସମନ୍ୱିତ ବିକାଶ କାର୍ଯ୍ୟକ୍ରମ ଦ୍ୱାରା ପ୍ରାୟୋଜିତ ହୋଇଥିଲା । ଏହି ଆଲୋଚନାଚକ୍ରକୁ ବିଶ୍ୱବିଦ୍ୟାଳୟର କୁଳପତି ପ୍ରଫେସର ସନ୍ତୋଷ କୁମାର ତ୍ରିପାଠୀ ମୁଖ୍ୟ ଅତିଥି ରୂପେ ଉଦ୍‌ଘାଟନ କରି ଆଜିର ସମୟରେ ଏହି ଆଲୋଚନାଚକ୍ରର ଶୀର୍ଷକର ଯଥାର୍ଥତା ପ୍ରତିପାଦନ କରିବା ସହ କିପରି କୁତ୍ରିମ ବୁଦ୍ଧିମତା ଆଜି ଜୀବନର ବିଭିନ୍ନ କ୍ଷେତ୍ର ଯଥା ସ୍ୱାସ୍ଥ୍ୟ, ପରିବହନ, ଯୋଗାଯୋଗ, ଶିଳ୍ପ, ଶିକ୍ଷା ଆଦିକୁ ଛୁଇଁ ପାରିଛି ବୋଲି ମତ ପ୍ରଦାନ କରିଥିଲେ ଏବଂ ଆଗାମୀ ଦିନରେ ପ୍ରାକୃତିକ ବିପର୍ଯ୍ୟୟ ପରିଚାଳନାରେ କୁତ୍ରିମ ବୁଦ୍ଧିମତ୍ତାର ପ୍ରୟୋଗ ଦ୍ୱାରା ମାନବଜୀବନ ରକ୍ଷା କରାଯାଇପାରିବ ବୋଲି ଦୃଢ଼ୋକ୍ତି କରିଥିଲେ । ସ୍ନାତକୋତ୍ତର ପରିଷଦର ଅଧ୍ୟକ୍ଷ ପ୍ରଫେସର ହେମନ୍ତ କୁମାର ସାହୁ ଏହି କାର୍ଯ୍ୟକ୍ରମରେ ପୌରହିତ୍ୟ କରିଥିଲେ । ଏହି ଅବସରରେ ଏନ୍‌.ଡି.ଆର୍‌.ଏଫ. ତୃତୀୟ ବାଟାଲିୟନ ମୁଣ୍ଡୁଳୀର ସେକଣ୍ଡ-ଇନ୍‌-କମାଣ୍ଡ୍‌ ଶ୍ରୀ ବର୍ଦ୍ଧମାନ ମିଶ୍ର ମୁଖ୍ୟ ବକ୍ତା ଭାବେ ଯୋଗ ଦେଇ 'ରାଜ୍ୟରେ ବିପର୍ଯ୍ୟୟ ପରିଚାଳନା ଦିଗରେ ଆଇଟି ଏବଂ କୃତ୍ରିମ ବୁଦ୍ଧିମତାର ଭୂମିକା' ଶୀର୍ଷକ ଚିତାକର୍ଷକ ବକ୍ତବ୍ୟ ପ୍ରଦାନ କରିବା ସହ ତାଙ୍କର କ୍ଷେତ୍ରୀୟ ଅନୁଭୂତି ବିଷୟରେ ଭାବବିନିମୟ କରିଥିଲେ । ଆନୁଷ୍ଠାନିକ ବିକାଶ କାର୍ଯ୍ୟକ୍ରମର ସଂଯୋଜକ ପ୍ରଫେସର ହୃଦୟନାଥ ଥାଟୋଇ ଏହି ଆଲୋଚନାଚକ୍ରର ଆଭିମୁଖ୍ୟ ସ୍ପଷ୍ଟ କରିବା ସହ ଏଭଳି ଆଲୋଚନାଚକ୍ର ମାଧ୍ୟମରେ ଏକ ଅନୁସନ୍ଧାନତ୍ମକ କ୍ଷେତ୍ର ପ୍ରସ୍ତୁତ କରିଥିବାରୁ ବିଶ୍ୱବିଦ୍ୟାଳୟ କମ୍ପ୍ୟୁଟର ପ୍ରୟୋଗ ବିଭାଗକୁ ସାଧୁବାଦ ଜ୍ଞାପନ କରିଥିଲେ । ଆଲୋଚନାଚକ୍ରର ଆବାହକ ତଥା କମ୍ପ୍ୟୁଟର ପ୍ରୟୋଗ ବିଭାଗର ମୁଖ୍ୟ ପ୍ରଫେସର ଏମ୍‌. ହିମବିନ୍ଦୁ ସ୍ୱାଗତ ଭାଷଣ ପ୍ରଦାନ ଓ ଅତିଥି ପରିଚୟ ପ୍ରଦାନ କରିଥିଲେ । ଆଲୋଚନାଚକ୍ରର କାର୍ଯ୍ୟକାରୀ ସଂପାଦକ ବିଭାଗୀୟ ସହକାରୀ ପ୍ରଫେସର ଡ. ସ୍ୱରୁପାନନ୍ଦ ବିଷୟୀ ଧନ୍ୟବାଦ ଅର୍ପଣ କରିଥିଲେ । କାର୍ଯ୍ୟକ୍ରମର ଦ୍ୱିତୀୟ ଅଧିବେଶନରେ ବ୍ରହ୍ମପୁର ବିଶ୍ୱବିଦ୍ୟାଳୟର କମ୍ପ୍ୟୁଟର ବିଜ୍ଞାନ ବିଭାଗର ଅବସରପ୍ରାପ୍ତ ପ୍ରଫେସର ଡ. ମାନସ ରଞ୍ଜନ ପାତ୍ର 'ବିଭିନ୍ନ ସମସ୍ୟାର ସମାଧାନ ଦିଗରେ କୁତ୍ରିମ ବୁଦ୍ଧିମତ୍ତା ସହ ମାନବୀୟ ବୁଦ୍ଧିମତାର ସଂଯୋଗ ଓ ସହଯୋଗ' ଶୀର୍ଷକ ବକ୍ତବ୍ୟ ପ୍ରଦାନ କରିଥିଲେ । ବିଭାଗୀୟ ସହଯୋଗୀ ପ୍ରଫେସର ଡ. ଜୀବେନ୍ଦୁ କୁମାର ମନ୍ତ୍ରୀ, ସହକାରୀ ପ୍ରଫେସର ଡ. ପ୍ରଶାନ୍ତ କୁମାର ସ୍ୱାଇଁ, ଲ୍ୟାବ୍‌ ଆସିଷ୍ଟାଣ୍ଡ୍‌ ଶ୍ରୀ ଜ୍ୟୋତିକିଶୋର ମହାନ୍ତ ପ୍ରମୁଖ ପରିଚାଳନାରେ ସହଯୋଗ କରିଥିଲେ । ଦୁଇଦିନ ଧରି ଅନୁଷ୍ଠିତ ହୋଇଥିବା ଏହି ଆଲୋଚନାଚକ୍ରରେ ବିଭିନ୍ନ ମହାବିଦ୍ୟାଳୟ, ବିଶ୍ୱବିଦ୍ୟାଳୟର ଅଧ୍ୟାପକ ଓ ଅଧ୍ୟାପିକା ସହିତ ଗବେଷଣାରତ ଛାତ୍ରଛାତ୍ରୀମାନେ ଯୋଗଦାନ କରିଅଛନ୍ତି । ଏହି ଆଲୋଚନାଚକ୍ରରେ ଫକୀରମୋହନ ବିଶ୍ୱବିଦ୍ୟାଳୟ କମ୍ପ୍ୟୁଟର ବିଜ୍ଞାନ ବିଭାଗର ପ୍ରଫେସର ସଚ୍ଚିଦାନନ୍ଦ ଦେହୁରୀ, ବିଶ୍ୱେଶ୍ୱରୟା ଇଞ୍ଜିନିୟରିଂ ଆଣ୍ଡ ଟେକ୍ନୋଲଜି କଲେଜ, ହାଇଦ୍ରାବାଦର ପ୍ରଫେସର ଏସ୍‌. ସେଲ୍‌ଭାକୁମାର, କିଟ୍‌ ବିଶ୍ୱବିଦ୍ୟାଳୟର କ୍ୟାରିୟର ଆଡଭାଇଜରି ଆଣ୍ଡ ଅଗମେଣ୍ଟେସନ ସର୍ଭିସେସର ନିର୍ଦ୍ଦେଶକ ପ୍ରଫେସର ସୁମନ ଭଟ୍ଟାଚାର୍ଯ୍ୟ ପ୍ରମୁଖ ନିଜର ବତ୍କୃତା ପ୍ରଦାନ କରିଥିଲେ ।

National Seminar on Ecological Sustainable Natural Product Development

 

ମହାରାଜା ଶ୍ରୀରାମଚନ୍ଦ୍ର ଭଞ୍ଜଦେଓ ବିଶ୍ୱବିଦ୍ୟାଳୟର ଜୈବ ପ୍ରଯୁକ୍ତିବିଦ୍ୟା ବିଭାଗ ଦ୍ୱାରା ଏକ ଦୁଇଦିନିଆ ଜାତୀୟ ଆଲୋଚନାଚକ୍ର ପାଳିତ ହୋଇଯାଇଅଛି । ବିଶ୍ୱବିଦ୍ୟାଳୟ କୁଳପତି ପ୍ରଫେସର ସନ୍ତୋଷ କୁମାର ତ୍ରିପାଠୀଙ୍କ ତତ୍ତ୍ୱାବଧାନରେ ଆୟୋଜିତ ଏହି ସମ୍ମିଳନୀରେ ସ୍ନାତକୋତ୍ତର ପରିଷଦର ଅଧ୍ୟକ୍ଷ ପ୍ରଫେସର ହେମନ୍ତ କୁମାର ସାହୁ ମୁଖ୍ୟ ଅତିଥି ଭାବେ ଯୋଗଦେଇ ନିଜ ବକ୍ତବ୍ୟରେ ଏହି ସମ୍ମିଳନୀର ଉପାଦେୟତା ଓ ସୁସ୍ଥ ସମାଜ ଗଠନରେ ଏହାର ଆବଶ୍ୟକତା ସଂପର୍କରେ ମତପ୍ରଦାନ କରିଥିଲେ । 'ଧାରଣକ୍ଷମ ସୁସ୍ଥପରିବେଶ ଓ ପ୍ରାକୃତିକ ଉତ୍ପାଦ ବିକାଶ' ଶୀର୍ଷକ ଏହି ଆଲୋଚନାଚକ୍ରରେ ଆବାହକ ତଥା ଆନୁଷ୍ଠାନିକ ବିକାଶ କାର୍ଯ୍ୟକ୍ରମର ସଂଯୋଜକ ପ୍ରଫେସର ହୃଦୟନାଥ ଥାଟୋଇ ସଭାପତିତ୍ୱ କରିଥିଲେ । ଆଇ.ଆଇ.ଟି. ଖଡ଼ଗପୁର ଜୈବପ୍ରଯୁକ୍ତି ବିଦ୍ୟା ବିଭାଗର ବରିଷ୍ଠ ପ୍ରଫେସର ଡ. ରାମକୃଷ୍ଣ ସେନ ମୁଖ୍ୟବକ୍ତା ରୂପେ ଯୋଗଦେଇ ନିଜ ବକ୍ତବ୍ୟରେ ଧାରଣକ୍ଷମ ସୁସ୍ଥପରିବେଶର ଆବଶ୍ୟକତା ଓ ପ୍ରାକୃତିକ ଉତ୍ପାଦର ବିକାଶ ଉପରେ ଗୁରୁତ୍ୱାରୋପ କରିଥିଲେ । ବିଦ୍ୟାସାଗର ବିଶ୍ୱବିଦ୍ୟାଳୟର ଅଣୁଜୀବ ବିଜ୍ଞାନ ବିଭାଗର ପ୍ରଫେସର ଡ. କେଶବ ଚନ୍ଦ୍ର ମଣ୍ଡଳ ସମ୍ମାନନୀୟ ଅତିଥି ଭାବେ ଯୋଗ ଦେଇ ପରିବେଶ ସୁରକ୍ଷା ଓ ପ୍ରାକୃତିକ ଉତ୍ପାଦର ବ୍ୟବହାରରେ ସଂଯମତା ଓ ନିୟମିତତା ଉପରେ ଦୃଷ୍ଟି ଆକର୍ଷଣ କରିଥିଲେ । ବିଭାଗୀୟ ମୁଖ୍ୟ ଡ. ବିଶ୍ୱଜିତ ରଥ ଜୈବ ପ୍ରଯୁକ୍ତିବିଦ୍ୟା ବିଭାଗ ବିଷୟରେ ସମ୍ମିଳିତ ଛାତ୍ରଛାତ୍ରୀ ଓ ଗବେଷକ ମାନଙ୍କୁ ସମ୍ୟକ ବିବରଣୀ ପ୍ରଦାନ କରିଥିଲେ । ଆଲୋଚନାଚକ୍ରର କାର୍ଯ୍ୟକାରୀ ସଂଯୋଜକ ବିଭାଗୀୟ ସହକାରୀ ପ୍ରଫେସର ଡ. ସନ୍ତୋଷ କୁମାର ସାହୁ ଅତିଥି ପରିଚୟ ପ୍ରଦାନ କରିଥିବାବେଳେ ବିଭାଗୀୟ ସହଯୋଗୀ ପ୍ରଫେସର ଡ. ସୁକାନ୍ତ କୁମାର ନାୟକ ଧନ୍ୟବାଦ ଅର୍ପଣ କରିଥିଲେ ।

ଆଲୋଚନାଚକ୍ରରେ ଯୋଗ ଦେଇଥିବା ପ୍ରମୁଖ ବକ୍ତାମାନଙ୍କ ମଧ୍ୟରେ ବିଶ୍ୱଭାରତୀ ବିଶ୍ୱବିଦ୍ୟାଳୟର ସହଯୋଗୀ ପ୍ରଫେସର ଡ. ଚନ୍ଦ୍ରଶେଖର ଗାହାଣ, ସେଣ୍ଟ୍ରାଲ ଡ୍ରଗ ରିସର୍ଚ୍ଚ ଇନ୍‌ଷ୍ଟିଚ୍ୟୁଟ୍‌ର ବୈଜ୍ଞାନିକ ଡ. ସୌରଭ ହାଲଦାର, କଲ୍ୟାଣୀ ବିଶ୍ୱବିଦ୍ୟାଳୟର ପ୍ରଫେସର ଶଙ୍କର ନାରାୟଣ ସିହ୍ନା, ଖ୍ରୀଷ୍ଟିୟାନ କଲେଜ ମାଡ୍ରାସ୍‌ର ସହକାରୀ ପ୍ରଫେସର ଡ. ଏମ୍‌ କୁମାର, ରାଇଗଞ୍ଜ ବିଶ୍ୱବିଦ୍ୟାଳୟର ସହଯୋଗୀ ପ୍ରଫେସର ଡ. ପ୍ରଦୀପ କୁମାର ଦାଶମହାପାତ୍ର ପ୍ରମୁଖ ଉଦ୍‌ବୋଧନ ଦେଇଥିଲେ । ଦେଶର ବିଭିନ୍ନ ବିଶ୍ୱବିଦ୍ୟାଳୟ ଓ ଗବେଷଣାଗାରରୁ ଆସିଥିବା ଏକଶହରୁ ଉର୍ଦ୍ଧ୍ୱ ଛାତ୍ରଛାତ୍ରୀ, ଶିକ୍ଷକ, ବୈଜ୍ଞାନିକ ଓ ଗବେଷକ ଯୋଗଦେଇ ସେମାନଙ୍କର ଗବେଷଣା ଅର୍ଜ୍ଜିତ ତଥ୍ୟ ଗୁଡ଼ିକ ମୌଖିକ ଓ ପୋଷ୍ଟର ମାଧ୍ୟମରେ ଉପସ୍ଥାପନା କରିଥିଲେ । ଶେଷରେ ସଂଯୋଜକ ମଣ୍ଡଳୀ କୃତୀ ଯୁବ ଗବେଷକ ମାନଙ୍କୁ ପୁରସ୍କୃତ କରିଥିଲେ ।

FDP on Trends on Wildlife and Biodiversity Conservation

 

ସ୍ଥାନୀୟ ମହାରାଜା ଶ୍ରୀ ରାମଚନ୍ଦ୍ର ଭଞ୍ଜଦେଓ ବିଶ୍ଵବିଦ୍ୟାଳୟ ସ୍ନାତକୋତ୍ତର ବନ୍ୟପ୍ରାଣୀ ଓ ଜୈବବିବିଧତା ସଂରକ୍ଷଣ ବିଭାଗରେ ସପ୍ତ ଦିବସ ବ୍ୟାପି ହେବାକୁ ଥିବା ଏକ ଶିକ୍ଷକ ଗୁଣବତ୍ତା ବିକାଶ କାର୍ଯକ୍ରମ କୁ ବିଶ୍ଵବିଦ୍ୟାଳୟ ସ୍ନାତକୋତ୍ତର ପରିଷଦର ଅଧ୍ୟକ୍ଷ ପ୍ରଫେସର ହେମନ୍ତ କୁମାର ସାହୁ ଉଦଘାଟନ କରିଛନ୍ତି । ପ୍ରଫେସର ସାହୁ ମୁଖ୍ୟ ଅତିଥି ରୂପେ ଯୋଗଦାନ କରି ନିଜସ୍ଵ ଅଭିଭାଷଣ ରେ ବର୍ତ୍ତମାନ ସମୟରେ ଜଳବାୟୁ ପରିବର୍ତ୍ତନ ଯୋଗୁଁ ଅବକ୍ଷୟୀ ଜୈବ ବିବିଧତାକୁ ସଂରକ୍ଷଣ କରିବାକୁ ହେବ ବୋଲି ମତ ଦେଇଥିଲେ। ବିଶେଷତଃ ଶିକ୍ଷିତ ବର୍ଗ ର ବ୍ୟକ୍ତି ବିଶେଷ ଏ ଦିଗରେ ଅଧିକ ଚିନ୍ତା କରିବା ଆବଶ୍ୟକତା ଅଛି ବୋଲି କହିଥିଲେ। ବିଶ୍ବବିଦ୍ୟାଳୟ ଆଇକ୍ୟୁଏସିର ନିର୍ଦ୍ଦେଶିକା ପ୍ରଫେସର ଏମ୍. ହିମାବିନ୍ଦୁ ସମ୍ମାନିତ ଅତିଥି ରୂପେ ଯୋଗଦାନ କରି ଚତିଆ, ସାଧବ ବୋହୂ ପରି ଜୀବ ମାନେ କିପରି ଲୁପ୍ତ ହୋଇଯାଉଛନ୍ତି,ତାହାର ଉଦାହରଣ ଦେଇଥିଲେ । ଆମର ଆନନ୍ଦପାଇଁ ଜୀବଜନ୍ତୁ ମାନଙ୍କୁ ହତ୍ୟା କରିବା ବା ନିଜର ସୁରକ୍ଷା ପାଇଁ ଭୟରେ ବ୍ୟାଘ୍ର, ସର୍ପ, ହସ୍ତୀ ଆଦି କୁ ବଧ କରିବା ଚିନ୍ତା ଜନକ ବୋଲି ସେ ନିଜର ବକ୍ତବ୍ୟରେ ମତ ପ୍ରଦାନ କରିଥିଲେ। ବିଶ୍ବବିଦ୍ୟାଳୟ ଆଡିପିର ସଂଯୋଜକ ପ୍ରଫେସର ହୃଦୟନାଥ ଥାଟୋଇ ସମ୍ମାନିତ ଅତିଥି ରୂପେ ଯୋଗଦାନ କରି ନିଜସ୍ଵ ବକ୍ତବ୍ୟରେ ଜୈବ ବିବିଧତା ର ଗବେଷଣା କୁ ଏକ ଶାସ୍ତ୍ରୀୟ ଗବେଷଣା ସହିତ ତୁଳନା କରିଥିଲେ । ବିଶେଷ ଭାବରେ ଜୈବ ବିବିଧତା ସଂରକ୍ଷଣ କ୍ଷେତ୍ରରେ ଅତି ଗହନ ସ୍ତରରେ ଗବେଷଣା ର ଯଥେଷ୍ଟ ଆବଶ୍ୟକତା ଅଛି ବୋଲି କହିଥିଲେ। ଏନ୍ଆଇଟି ରାଉରକଲାର ଜୀବ ବିଜ୍ଞାନ ବିଭାଗ ପ୍ରଫେସର ସୁରଜିତ୍ ଦାସ ମୁଖ୍ୟବକ୍ତା ରୂପେ ଯୋଗଦାନ କରି ପ୍ଲାଷ୍ଟିକର ଅତ୍ୟଧିକ ବ୍ୟବହାର ଜୈବ ବିବିଧତାର ପ୍ରଧାନ ପ୍ରତିବନ୍ଧକବୋଲି ନିଜସ୍ଵ ଅଭିଭାଷଣରେ ମତପ୍ରଦାନ କରିଥିଲେ। ଏନ୍ ଆଇଟି ର ଜୀବ ବିଜ୍ଞାନ ବିଭାଗ ମୁଖ୍ୟ ପ୍ରଫେସର ବିସ୍ମିତା ନାୟକ ସମ୍ମାନିତ ବକ୍ତା ଭାବରେ ଯୋଗଦାନ କରି ବନ୍ୟପ୍ରାଣୀ ବର୍ତ୍ତମାନ କେତେକ ନିର୍ଦ୍ଧିଷ୍ଟ ଅରଣ୍ୟରେ ଦେଖାଯାଉଛନ୍ତି ବୋଲି କହିଥିଲେ। ଏମାନଙ୍କୁ ବଞ୍ଚାଇବାର କୌଶଳ ସିଖିନେବାକୁ ହେବ ବୋଲି କହିଥିଲେ। ବିଶ୍ବବିଦ୍ୟାଳୟ ବନ୍ୟପ୍ରାଣୀ ଓ ଜୈବ ବିବିଧତା ସଂରକ୍ଷଣ ବିଭାଗର ସହକାରୀ ପ୍ରଫେସର ଡକ୍ଟର ଶୁଭାନୀ ରଥ କାର୍ଯକ୍ରମର ସଂଯୋଜିକା ଭାବରେ ସଭା ପରିଚାଳନା କରିଥିଲେ। ବିଭାଗୀୟ ଅନ୍ୟତମ ସହକାରୀ ପ୍ରଫେସର ଡକ୍ଟର ସୃଷ୍ଟିଧର ରାଉତ, ଡକ୍ଟର ରବୀନ୍ଦ୍ର କୁମାର ମିଶ୍ର, ଡକ୍ଟର ଅଶୋକ କୁମାର ମଲ୍ଲିକ ଏହି ଉଦଘାଟନୀ ପର୍ବର ସଫଳତା ପାଇଁ ସହଯୋଗ କରିଥିଲେ। ଏହି କାର୍ଯକ୍ରମରେ ପଇଁଚାଳିଶି ଜଣ ଅଧ୍ୟାପକ ଓ ଗବେଷକ ଅଂଶଗ୍ରହଣ କରିଥିବାର ସୁଚନା ପ୍ରଦାନ କରାଯାଇଛି। ଏହି ଅବସର ରେ ” କାର୍ଯକ୍ରମ ପୁସ୍ତିକାକୁ“ ଅତିଥିଗଣ ଉନ୍ମୋଚନ କରିଥିଲେ । ଏହି ସପ୍ତାହ ବ୍ୟାପି କାର୍ଯକ୍ରମରେ ଆୟୋଜିତ ବିଷୟ ’ ବନ୍ୟପ୍ରାଣୀ ଧାରା ଓ ଜୈବ ବିବିଧତା ସଂରକ୍ଷଣ ‘ କାର୍ଯ୍ୟକ୍ରମରେ ତେରଜଣ ବିଦ୍ୱାନ୍ ସେମାନଙ୍କର ମତ ପ୍ରଦାନ କରିବାର କାର୍ଯକ୍ରମ ରହିଛି ।

Celebration of 26th Foundation Day of MSCBU

 

FDP on 'Molecular Microbiology and Immunology'

 

A one-week short-term course on Faculty Development Programme (FDP) titled 'Molecular Microbiology & Immunology' was inaugurated at MSCB University on July 9, 2023. The event was organized by the Department of Biotechnology under IDP-OHEPEE and inaugurated by Vice Chancellor Prof. S. K. Tripathy, who served as the Chief Guest. During his speech, Vice-Chancellor Professor Tripathy highlighted the importance of Microbiology and Immunology for the diagnosis of the COVID-19 pandemic. He also emphasized the need for a shift in attitude towards studying for the sake of acquiring knowledge rather than obtaining a certificate. Professor M. Himabindu, Chairman, PG Council (I/C), presided over the inaugural function. She emphasized the importance of yeast in curd, microbes in Handia preparation, and the role of Immunology in various diseases such as arthritis. Prof. H. N. Thatoi, Coordinator, IDP, mentioned that microorganisms form the foundation of the biosphere and sustain all life on earth. Joining as the Guest of Honor, Dr. R. Rabindran, Emeritus Professor and Former Director of ILS, Bhubaneswar, highlighted that the host versus pathogen has become the central theme of attempts to understand infectious diseases. Serving as the Chief Speaker, Dr. R. C. Roy, Former Director, CTCRI, Bhubaneswar, described how fermented foods provide and preserve vast quantities of nutritious health in a wide variety of flavors, aromas, and textures, enriching the human diet with nutrients, vitamins, and bioactive compounds. Dr. B. Rath, HoD, introduced the guest, and Dr. S.K. Nayak, course coordinator of FDP, provided information about the Biotechnology Department and registered participants. Dr. S.K. Sahu, Department of Biotechnology, gave a formal vote of thanks. Vice-Chancellor Prof. Tripathy also unveiled the training manual of the program during the event. Forty-five participants from various colleges and universities in Odisha and other states participated in the programme.

We got the much awaited NAAC 'A' certificate...

 

Condolence meeting for the victims of Bahanaga Train Tragedy

 

Under the patronage of Prof. Hemant Kumar Sahu, Chairman PG Council, a condolence meeting was solemnly held at Maharaja Sriram Chandra Bhanja Deo University on 5th June 2023 to express heartfelt condolences to the families affected by the tragic Karamandal train accident in Bahanaga. Esteemed individuals, including Prof. H. N. Thatoi, President of the University Teachers' Association, Dr. Indrajit Naik, the editor, Professor M. Himabindu, IQAC Director, Sri Sahadeva Samadhia, Registrar, Sri Sukdev Tarei, CoE, and Professor Lakshmidhar Giri, CoE, addressed the gathering. The meeting witnessed the participation of teaching faculty and non-teaching staff from various departments of the university, united in prayer for the speedy recovery of the injured individuals.

FDP on Advances in Machine Learning for Data Analysis @MSCBU

 

The Department of Computer Science at Maharaja Sriram Chandra Bhanja Deo University organized a faculty development programme titled "Advances in Machine Learning for Data Analytics." on 31st May, 2023. The programme was inaugurated by Professor Santosh Kumar Tripathy, the Vice Chancellor of the university. During his address, Professor Tripathy commended the participation of teachers from all corners of the country and emphasized the importance of the conference.

The inaugural ceremony was presided over by Professor Pramod Kumar Satapathy, the Chairman of the PG Council. In his speech, he emphasized the need for qualitative development of teachers and expressed his hope that the programme would facilitate higher research for the participants. Professor S. N. Dehury, the Head of the Computer Science Department at FM University, graced the event as the keynote speaker. He delivered a talk on machine learning, highlighting the advantages of data analytics.

Professor H. N. Thatoi, the Coordinator of the Institutional Development Plan, expressed his optimism regarding the programme's usefulness and its potential to foster intellectual growth among the teachers. Professor M. Himabindu, the Director of IQAC, underscored the significance of implementing machine learning effectively and ensuring its quality. Dr. Janmenjay Nayak, Assistant Professor of Computer Science, conducted the stage proceedings as the programme coordinator, while Asst. Professor Dr. Sharmila Subudhi offered vote of thanks.

More than 40 faculty members participated in this week-long programme. The event management received substantial support from Dr. Parthasarathy Mishra and Dr. Shanti Swarup Basa from the Department of Computer Science, along with the students. In the upcoming days, renowned experts from both within and outside the state are scheduled to join as resource persons, imparting their knowledge and providing training to the participants.

National Workshop on Climate Change: Its Impact on Bioversity @MSCBU

 

A two-day national workshop titled 'Impact of Climate Change on Biodiversity.' was inaugurated on Monday, 29th May 2023 at the Department of Botany, Maharaja Sriram Chandra Bhanja Deo University. The workshop was inaugurated by Vice Chancellor Prof. Santosh Kumar Tripathy, who served as the Chief Guest. In his address, Prof. Tripathy emphasized the necessity of discussing climate change in the current situation and commended the initiative to organize the workshop. The meeting was presided over by Chairman PG Council Prof. Pramod Kumar Satapathy.

Dr. Ashok Kanti Sanyal, Former Director of Biological Survey, Government of India, participated as the keynote speaker and delivered a summary speech on the workshop's significance and the need to address climate change in the current context. Prof. Hrudaynath Thatoi, Coordinator of the University's Institutional Development Programme, shed light on the changes in our way of life resulting from climate change. Dr. Kamal Lochan Barik, Head of the Botany department, introduced the guest speaker, while Assistant Professor Dr. Bishnupriya Hansda expressed gratitude with a vote of thanks. Assistant Professor Dr. Sudam Charan Sahu assisted in managing the program.

The workshop features distinguished resource persons, including Dr. Shaikat Kumar Basu, PFS Research Executive Director at the University of Lethbridge, Canada; Dr. Arnesa Guha, Academic Head of S.E.R.E., Calcutta; Dr. Tanmay Rudra, Research Director at IGTMS University, Arunachal Pradesh; Dr. Dara Singh Gupta, Professor at the Department of Botany, Kohlan University, Jharkhand; and Dr. Mrinalakanti Dey, Scientist at the Zoological Survey of India, Calcutta. They are scheduled to share their expertise and knowledge during the workshop.

FDP on Advances in Chemistry Teaching @MSCBU

 

The Department of Chemistry at Maharaja Sriram Chandra Bhanja Deo University organized an enriching week-long Faculty Development Programme on Monday, 29th May 2023. The programme was inaugurated by the esteemed Vice Chancellor, Prof. Santosh Kumar Tripathy, who graced the event as the chief guest. In his opening remarks, he commended the programme and highlighted its potential for fostering the high-quality development of teachers. Chairman PG Council Prof. Pramod Kumar Satapathy presided over the event. Prof. Nigamananda Das from the Department of Chemistry at Utkal University joined as the keynote speaker. Prof. Das emphasized the significance of practical classes within the programme, offering valuable insights to the participants. Another esteemed guest, Prof. H. N. Thatoi, Coordinator of Institutional Development Plan, honored the occasion and acclaimed the Department of Chemistry as the university's finest. The event featured the valuable perspective of Prof. M. Himabindu, the IQAC Director, who shared her views on computational chemistry. Dr. Rajesh Kumar Singh, an Associate Professor and Programme Coordinator, extended a warm welcome to the guests and delivered an engaging opening address. Departmental Assistant Professor and Co-coordinator Dr. Ashish Kumar Jena expressed gratitude and proposed the vote of thanks.

The effective management of the programme was made possible by the diligent contributions of Dr. Lingaraj Behera, the Head of the Department, and Asst. Professor Dr. Amar Kumar Dora. A total of 41 faculty members from various colleges and universities across Odisha actively participated in this programme. The participants had the privilege of receiving training from esteemed resource persons, including Retd. Prof. Prakash Mohanty, Prof. Nigmanand Das, Prof. Sushant Kumar Badamali, Associate Professor Dr. Brajanarayana Patra from Utkal University, Chief Scientist of National Metallurgy Laboratory Prof. Trilochan Mishra, Associate Professor Dr. Amaresh Mishra, UGC Associate Professor Dr. Hirak Chakraborty from Sambalpur University, and Dr. Vishnu Prasad Biswal from NISER.

National Seminar on Innovations in Functional Materials @MSCBU

 

A national seminar titled 'Innovations in Functional Materials' was inaugurated on Monday, May 29th, 2023, at the Department of Physics, Maharaja Sriram Chandra Bhanja Deo University. The seminar was sponsored by the World Bank under the Institutional Development Programme of the Odisha Higher Education Programme for Excellence and Equity. The seminar was inaugurated by Vice Chancellor Prof. Santosh Kumar Tripathy, who attended the event as the chief guest and stated that future research has the potential to discover the relevance of materials that are obsolete in today's era. He further mentioned that through such seminars, not only knowledge exchange occurs but also a platform is provided for the exchange of our customs and cultures. The event was presided over by Chairman PG Council Prof. Pramod Kumar Satapathy. Professor Partha Roy Choudhury from IIT Kharagpur joined as the keynote speaker and, in his speech, encouraged the participants to consider such seminars as an opportunity to exchange knowledge, research results, research facilities, etc., and make friends among themselves. He also suggested making it a habit to read at least one research paper every week. The Coordinator of the Institutional Development Programme, Prof. Hrudaynath Thatoi, expressed his gratitude to the Department of Physics of the University for creating a research atmosphere through such a well-organized seminar. The Convener of the seminar and Professor of the Physics Department, Susmita Kar, delivered the welcome speech. The Organizing Secretary of the seminar, Associate Professor Dr. Indrajit Naik, introduced the guests, while the co-Organizing Secretary, Associate Professor Dr. Pravanjan Mallik, proposed the vote of thanks. Departmental Associate Professor Dr. Priyadarsini Sanghammitra Sahu and Assistant Professor Dr. Jyotiranjan Sahu, along with Lab Assistant Srikrushna Mohanto, contributed to the management of the event. A total of 41 research papers will be presented in this two-day seminar. Professor Parth Roy Chowdhury from IIT Kharagpur, Dr. Shubhadkar Vedanta from NISER, Dr. Niladri Roy from DRDO Chandipur, Dr. SD Kaushik from UGC-DEA-CSRR, Prof. Bharat Kataria from Gujarat Saurastra University, Dr. CS Yadav from IIT Mandi, and Dr. A. K. Singh from NIT Rourkela will deliver their lectures as resource persons during the seminar.

National Seminar on Frontiers in Chemical Research @MSCBU

 

A national seminar was inaugurated on the occasion of the birth centenary of renowned chemist Professor Mahendra Kumar Raut at the Department of Chemistry, Maharaja Sriram Chandra Bhanja Deo University. The seminar was sponsored by the World Bank under the Institutional Development Programme of the Odisha Higher Education Programme for Excellence and Equity. The seminar was inaugurated by Vice Chancellor Prof. Santosh Kumar Tripathy, who, in his speech, discussed the relevance of chemistry in life. The meeting was presided over by Chairman PG Council Prof. Pramod Kumar Satapathy. Prof. Kulamani Parida, Director of the Department of Nano Science and Nano Technology at SOA University, joined as the keynote speaker and delivered a speech on the theme of the seminar, 'Frontiers in Chemical Research,' and referred to the seminar as a valuable initiative. President of Odisha Chemical Society Dr. Rupashree Ragini Das and editor Dr. Debasish Mohanty spoke about the role and objectives of the Odisha Chemical Society. Head of the Chemistry Department and convener of the seminar, Dr. Lingaraj Behera, introduced the guests and delivered the welcome address. The organizing secretary of the seminar, Assistant Professor Dr. Amar Kumar Dora, delivered the vote of thanks. Departmental Associate Professor Dr. Rajesh Kumar Singh and Assistant Professor Dr. Ashish Kumar Jena actively contributed to the organization of the seminar. The seminar was attended by faculty and research students from various colleges and universities in Odisha. During the two-day seminar, lectures will be delivered by Dr. Shashadhar Samal, Editor of the 'Mahendra Kumar Raut Birth Centenary Celebration Committee,' Professor Sharat Kumar Swain from VSSUT, Dr. Amaresh Mishra, Assistant Professor at Sambalpur University, Prof. Trilochan Mishra, Chief Scientist at the National Metallurgy Laboratory, Dr. Pankaj Kumar Padhy, Head of the Department of Chemistry at Fakir Mohan University, and Prof. Nigamananda Das from the Department of Chemistry at Utkal University.

FDP on Research Methodology in Social Sciences by Dept. of ATS

 

A faculty development programme on 'Research Methodology in Social Sciences' was organized by the Department of Anthropology and Tribal Studies at Maharaja Sriram Chandra Bhanja Deo University on May 27th, 2023. The event was inaugurated by Vice Chancellor Prof. Santosh Kumar Tripathy. The programme was presided over by Chairman PG Council Prof. Pramod Kumar Satapathy. IDP Coordinator Prof. Hrudaynath Thatoi was the guest of honor, and Prof. Shubha Roy was the chief speaker. Dr. Basanta Kumar Mohanta, the Head of the ATS department, was the coordinator of the program. Additionally, Prof. Subir Maniya of West Bengal State University and Professor of Arts Devendra Biswal of Utkal University joined as speakers.

On this occasion, Dr. Basanta Kumar Mohanto, the Head of the Department of Anthropology and Tribal Studies, expressed his enthusiasm about the success of the programme. He mentioned that faculty members from MSCB University, FM University, Utkal University, Dharinidhar University, and Sindhu Kanhu Murmu University of West Bengal participated in this programme. Dr. Monali Goswami, Associate Professor of Anthropology and Tribal Studies, offered a vote of thanks. A total of 44 participants took part in this five-day faculty development programme. Asst. Professor Dr. Laxman Kumar Sahu, Dr. Priyanka Das, and Dr. Bhubaneswar Shabar from the Department of Anthropology and Tribal Studies extended their support in conducting the programme.

Cultural Fest 2023 @MSCBU

 

The Cultural Fest of Maharaja Sriram Chandra Bhanja Deo University took place on May 26, 2023, under the patronage of Chairman PG Council, Prof. Pramod Kumar Satapathy. The event was graced by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Santosh Kumar Tripathy as the Chief Guest, who delivered an inspiring speech highlighting the importance of creativity and student life on campus. Dr. Sangram Mohanty, a renowned lyricist from Mayurbhaj, was the distinguished guest of honor. In his speech, he emphasized the significance of self-identity and the unique qualities possessed by every individual. The University honored Dr. Mohanty with D.Litt.

Responding to Dr. Mohanty's request, Vice-Chancellor Prof. Tripathy announced the commencement of a certificate course on "Mayurbhanj Chhau" this year. Shishakratna Sri Punchandra Bugudei, the President of the Mayurbhanj Citizen Forum, attended as the Chief Speaker and delivered moral advice to the students and discussing their role in society. Dr. Priyadarshini Sanghamitra Sahu, the Coordinator of Cultural Affairs and Associate Professor of Physics, presented the annual report and expressed gratitude on behalf of the university. The program commenced with the singing of the University Anthem.

Outstanding students who excelled in literary and cultural competitions were awarded trophies and certificates by the esteemed guests. The university's annual magazine, 'Banani,' was unveiled by the guests, and Dr. Mohanty generously donated a few books to the Vice-Chancellor for the university library. Vice-Chancellor Prof. Tripathy felicitated Chief Speaker Sri Purnachandra Bugudei, and in return, Mr. Bugudei honored the Vice-Chancellor. The students then presented captivating cultural performances, including solo dances, musical renditions, and group dances.

The stage proceedings were skillfully managed by Dr. Cuckoo Mahapatra, Assistant Professor of the Zoology Department, and Dr. Bishnupriya Hansda, Assistant Professor of the Botany Department. The event witnessed the enthusiastic participation of the university's teaching faculty, non-teaching staff, and students.

FDP on 'Phenomena in Physics: How Things Work!' @MSCBU

 

The Department of Physics at Maharaja Sriram Chandra Bhanja Deo University organized a week-long Faculty Development Programme which was inaugurated on 24th May 2023. Vice-Chancellor Prof. Santosh Kumar Tripathy graced the event as the chief guest for the programme titled 'Phenomena in Physics: How Things Work!'. Prof. Tripathy lauded the significance of skill development programmes and emphasized the importance of teachers transforming chances into choices. He highlighted that in today's era, there is no substitute for learning even for a teacher and those who are lifelong learners are successful individuals. He asserted that such training programmes provide a platform for teachers to enhance their teaching styles, presentation skills, and expand their knowledge base.

Chairman PG Council Prof. Pramod Kumar Satapathy presided over the inaugural ceremony, while IQAC Director Prof. M. Himabindu shed light on the role of physics in understanding the natural processes. Professor Naresh Chandra Mishra, renowned physicist from Utkal University, participated as the keynote speaker and encouraged faculty members to adopt a questioning approach and move beyond traditional beliefs. He emphasized that one of the main objectives of education is to pass on acquired knowledge to students and future generations.

Prof. H. N. Thatoi, the Coordinator of the IDP, expressed the opinion that the programme has fostered educational exchange between the University and faculty members from various colleges across Odisha. The introduction of the guest and the welcome address were delivered by Dr. Priyadharsini Sangammitra Sahu, Associate Professor of Physics and Coordinator. Dr. Jyoti Ranjan Sahu, Assistant Professor of Physics, proposed the vote of thanks. The coordination of the programme was aided by Departmental Professor Dr. Susmita Kar, Head of Department Dr. Indrajit Naik, Associate Professor Dr. Pravanjan Mallik, and Lab Assistant Dr. Shrikrishna Mohanta.

A total of forty-six faculty members from various colleges and universities in Odisha participated in this programme, contributing to its success.

National Seminar on 'Climate Change: Issues and Challenges' @MSCBU

The Department of Economics at Maharaja Sriram Chandra Bhanja Deo University organized a two-day National Seminar titled 'Climate Change: Issues and Challenges'. The event was inaugurated by Vice-Chancellor Prof. Santosh Kumar Tripathy, who emphasized the significance of the topic in today's scenario. Chairman PG Council Prof. P. K. Satapathy presided over the inaugural meeting.

During the event, renowned speakers discussed the adverse effects of climate change and presented various strategies to mitigate its impact. Prof. Mrutyunjay Mishra, professor from Benaras Hindu University, delivered the keynote address, while Prof. Narayan Chandra Nayak from IIT Kharagpur served as the guest speaker.

Dr. Minati Mallik, the Head of the Department and Coordinator of the Seminar, highlighted the theme of the event, and Asst. Professor Dr. Kabita Kumari Sahu delivered the welcome speech. Prof. H. N. Thatoi, the IDP Coordinator, commended the well-designed program of the department. The guests were introduced by Associate Professor Dr. Aditya Kumar Patra, and a vote of thanks was offered by Asst. Professor Dr. Pratap Kumar Jena.

The discussions during the seminar were divided into five different sessions. In a panel session chaired by Prof. Sudhakar Patra of Berhampur University, Prof. Narayan Nayak, Dr. Mantu Mahlik, and Dr. Anubhab Patnaik from IIT Kharagpur discussed the impact of climate change on the energy and agriculture sectors. The remaining four sessions covered a total of 37 research papers on climate change and its effects on agriculture, health, natural resources, and the Indian economy.

National Seminar on 'Zoological Research for Sustainable Development' @MSCBU

 

The Department of Zoology at Maharaja Sriram Chandra Bhanja Deo University hosted a two-day seminar titled 'Zoological Research for Sustainable Development' on 23rd May 2023. This event, sponsored by the World Bank's Integrated Development Programme of Odisha Higher Education Programme for Excellence and Equity, was inaugurated by Vice Chancellor Prof. Santosh Kumar Tripathy, who served as the Chief Guest. In his address, Vice-Chancellor Prof. Tripathy highlighted the purpose of such seminars, emphasizing their role in creating, sharing, and distributing knowledge. He stressed the significance of every animal, bird, and insect in the animal kingdom, who helps in forecasting about the environment, maintaining ecological balance, and keeping the environment clean. The inaugural meeting was presided over by Chairman PG Council Prof. Pramod Kumar Satapathy. The keynote-speaker on the occasion Professor of Zoology Prof. Sushant Kumar Chakraborty from Vidyasagar University, in his speech, discussed the collective responsibility and the required joint efforts of three universities in the region: Vidyasagar University, Fakir Mohan University, and Maharaja Sriram Chandra Bhanja Deo University. He emphasized the need for cooperation and the consolidation of research findings with the assistance of local residents. The Guest of Honour, Professor H. N. Thatoi, the Coordinator of the Integrated Development Programme and Professor of the Department of Biotechnology, expressed gratitude to the Department of Zoology for providing an ideal platform for researchers through this seminar. Dr. Puspanjali Parida, the Convener and Head of the Department of Zoology, introduced the guest and delivered the welcome address. On this occasion, Vice Chancellor Prof. Tripathy unveiled an abstract book containing 98 research papers. Dr. Priyaranjan Debata, the organizing secretary of the seminar, offered a vote of thanks. Faculty members from the department Prof. Hemant Kumar Sahu, and Dr. Gargee Mohanty and Dr. Cuckoo Mahapatra made significant contributions to the organization of the seminar. The seminar was attended by faculty and research scholars from various colleges and universities.

National Seminar on 'Tribal Transformation and Development in Eastern India' @MSCBU

A two-day National Seminar on 'Tribal Transformation and Development in Eastern India' was successfully organized on 20-21 May 2023 by the Department of Anthropology and Tribal Studies (ATS) at Maharaja Sriram Chandra Bhanja Deo University. The event was inaugurated by Vice Chancellor Prof. Santosh Kumar Tripathy, Chairman PG Council Prof. Pramod Kumar Satapthy, IDP Coordinator Prof. H. N. Thatoi, Keynote-Speaker Prof. Jagannath Das, and HoD of Department of ATS Dr. Basanta Kumar Mohanta.

Expressing his gratitude, Vice-Chancellor Prof. Tripathy commended the Department of ATS for hosting the program. Prof. Jagannath Das, the Keynote Speaker, provided valuable insights into tribal development and the ongoing changes in the Similipal region. He also drew attention to the unique aspects of tribal change and development, citing the example of North East India. As a gesture, Prof. Das presented his research book to the Vice Chancellor. Dr. Laxman Kumar Sahu, the Organizing Secretary of the Seminar and Assistant Professor of ATS, called for the success of the event.

During the seminar presentations, Prof. Gautam Kumar Bera emphasized the importance of mental and moral development among the masses, supporting his points with illustrative examples. Prof. Dipendra Chatterjee, Anthropology Professor from Calcutta University, delved into gene polymorphism, while Prof. Arnav Ghosh, Professor from Viswabharati University, shed light on childhood obesity in Southeast India.

The closing ceremony included the screening of two short documentaries. The first, titled 'Beni Puchul,' and the second, a biographical film about the legendary Indian anthropologist Dr. Biraja Shankar Guha, were prepared by Dr. Naba Kumar Dwari. Prof. Pramod Kumar Satapathy, Chairman of the PG Council, declared the program a success during the closing ceremony and noted the participation of attendees from Odisha, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, West Bengal, and Gujarat. The seminar attracted more than 75 participants, with prominent attendees such as Prof. Susmita Kar, M. Himabindu, and Puspanjali Parida. Key speakers in various fields included Dr. Naba Kumar Dwari, Dr. Arnab Ghosh, Pushpa Patra, and Lipika Behera, while the seminar was effectively conducted with the assistance of Associate Professor Dr. Monali Goswami, Assistant Professor Dr. Priyanka Das, and Dr. Bhubaneswar from the ATS Department.

FDP on 'Plant Taxonomy & Biodiversity Conservation' @MSCBU

 

The Department of Botany at Maharaja Sriram Chandra Bhanja Deo University organized a Faculty Development Programme, which was inaugurated by Vice Chancellor Prof. Santosh Kumar Tripathy on 20th May 2023. Attending as the Chief Guest, Vice-Chancellor Prof. Tripathy highlighted the significance of faculty development programmes in enhancing the quality of teaching and inspiring students to achieve the highest level of competence.

The FDP, titled 'Plant Taxonomy and Biodiversity Conservation' commenced with Chairman PG Council Prof. Pramod Kumar Satapathy presiding over the inaugural meeting. Prof. Satapathy emphasized the interconnection between the plant world and the living world. Dr. Nabin Kumar Dhal, Chief Scientist of CSIR - Institute of Minerals & Materials Technology Bhubaneswar, joined as the keynote speaker for the programme. He delivered a speech on plant classification and underscored the importance of ecological balance.

Prof. H. N. Thatoi, the Coordinator of the Integrated Development Programme, discussed how the programme can enhance the competence of college faculty and staff. Dr. Kamal Lochan Barik, the HoD of the Botany department, introduced the guest and delivered the welcome address. The programme was managed by Asst. Professor Dr. Sudam Charan Sahu, while Co-coordinator Asst. Professor Dr. Bishnupriya Hansda offered the vote of thanks.

A total of forty faculty members from various colleges and universities in Odisha are participating in this week-long programme. The scheduled trainers for the programme include scientists from the Botanical Survey of India, Kolkata, Dr. Sudshanshu Shekhar Das, Dr. Gopal Krishnan, Dr. Kumar Abinash Bharti, as well as researchers from SOA, Bhubaneswar, Dr. Prabhat Kumar Das, faculty members from the University WLBC department Dr. Asst. Professor Dr. Ashok Kumar Mallick and Dr. Rabindra Kumar Mishra.

International Museum Day celebration @MSCBU

The Department of ATS at Maharaja Sriram Chandra Bhanja Deo University organized a seminar in celebration of International Museum Day. The event was graced by Chief Guest Prof. Pramod Kumar Satapathy, Chairman of the PG Council, and Chief Speaker Prof. Ashok Patnaik, Former Head of the History Department at Utkal University. Both speakers expressed their views on the significant contributions museums make to society.

Prior to the seminar, the esteemed guests visited 'Sanskrutikee,' the tribal and cultural museum of the University. During the meeting, Dr. Basant Kumar Mohanta, the Head of ATS, provided an overview of the purpose behind celebrating Museum Day. The vote of thanks was delivered by Dr. Laxman Kumar Sahu, Asst. Professor of ATS. The coordination of the event was carried out by Asst. Professor of ATS Dr. Priyanka Das and Dr. Bhubaneswar Sabar.

FDP on MATLAB and its applications by Dept. of Computer Application

 

The inauguration of a week-long Faculty Development Programme titled 'MATLAB and its Applications' took place on May 16, 2023, at Maharaja Sriram Chandra Bhanja Deo University. Organized by the Department of Computer Application and sponsored by the World Bank's Institutional Development Plan of Odisha Higher Education Programme for Excellence and Equity (OHEPEE), the programme was inaugurated Vice Chancellor Prof. Santosh Kumar Tripathy. In his speech, Vice Chancellor Prof. Tripathy emphasized the significance of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in today's age, acknowledging its current dominance over mankind. However, he also mentioned that natural intelligence will eventually surpass artificial intelligence, and to achieve that, the faculty members need to master newer technologies. As part of the event, Vice-Chancellor Prof. Tripathy virtually unveiled the training manual of the programme. IQAC Director Prof. M. Himabindu highlighted the usefulness of MATLAB, while Chairman PG Council Prof. Pramod Kumar Satapathy expressed his support for such programmes benefiting faculty members. The guest of honor, Prof. H. N. Thatoi, Coordinator of the Institutional Development Plan, delivered a speech discussing the success and effectiveness of the program. Dr. Jibendu Kumar Mantri, Head of the Department of Computer Application and Coordinator of the programme, delivered the welcome address and provided an overview of the programme. Dr. Prasanta Kumar Swain, Assistant Professor of Computer Applications and Programme-Cocoordinator, expressed gratitude in the vote of thanks.

Distinguished resource persons, including Prof. Shubhankar Mishra from NISER, Bhubaneswar, Prof. Kapil Nagvansi from Gurughasidas Central University, Bilaspur, Dr. Satya Shubhashri Sen and Dr. Sumit Tetarave, Assistant Professors from KIIT University, Professor Pralaye Mitra from IIT Kharagpur, and Dr. Sujogya Mishra, Assistant Professor of OUTR, Bhubaneswar, along with the faculty members of the University Department of Computer Application, will provide training to the participants. The training programme saw a total of 50 participants from various colleges and universities in Odisha and other states.

FDP on 'Techniques of Data Analysis in Social Science' @MSCBU

 

The Department of Economics at Maharaja Sriram Chandra Bhanja Deo University organized a week-long Faculty Development Programme titled 'Techniques of Data Analysis in Social Sciences', which commenced on 15th May 2023. Sponsored by the Institutional Development Plan (IDP), the inaugural ceremony of the FDP witnessed Vice Chancellor Prof. Santosh Kumar Tripathy as the Chief Guest, who emphasized the integral role of data collection and application in our daily lives.

Chairman PG Council Prof. Pramod Kumar Satapathy presided over the occasion and advised the participating faculty members to apply their academic knowledge in continuous research. Prof. H. N. Thatoi, the IDP Coordinator, discussed the relevance and significance of such programmes. Dr. Minati Mallik, the Coordinator of the programme and HoD of Economics, provided a brief overview of the program's schedule during the welcome address. Dr. Kabita Kumari Sahu, the co-coordinator, expressed gratitude through a vote of thanks. The organization of the programme was supported by Associate Professor of Economics Dr. Aditya Kumar Patra and Assistant Professor Dr. Pratap Kumar Jena.

A total of 46 faculty members from various colleges and universities across the state are participating in this programme, contributing to its success and enriching the learning experience.

National Seminar on Frontiers in Wildlife and Biodiversity Conservation @MSCBU

 

The Department of Wildlife and Biodiversity Conservation at Maharaja Sriram Chandra Bhanja Deo University organized a two-day seminar titled 'Frontiers in Wildlife and Biodiversity Conservation.' The event was inaugurated by Vice Chancellor Prof. Santosh Kumar Tripathy as the chief guest, who emphasized the role of students as ambassadors in environmental protection. Prof. Tripathy highlighted various conservation methods and the importance of coexistence with animals. The inaugural function was presided over by Chairman PG Council Prof. Pramod Kumar Satapathy. Prof. Siba Prasad Parida, Head of Zoology at Centurion University, delivered a keynote address, providing insights into Odisha's wildlife and animal lifestyles. Dr. Samrat Gouda, Deputy Director of Similipal Tiger Project, presented on the conservation activities undertaken in the project. Prof. Hrudaynath Thatoi, Co-ordinator of the Integrated Development Programme and Professor of the Department of Biotechnology, discussed the biodiversity of Similipal and student involvement. The welcome address was given by Assistant Professor Shubhani Rath. On this occasion, Vice Chancellor Prof. Tripathy unveiled the book of abstracts. Dr. Debasish Nayak, the seminar's Organizing Secretary, offered vote of thanks, while faculty members Dr. Ashok Kumar Mallick, Dr. Srustidhar Rout, and Dr. Rabindra Kumar Mishra assisted in conducting the seminar. The event witnessed the participation of faculty members and research students from various colleges and universities.

FDP on 'Experimental Studies in Zoology under CBCS Curriculum' @MSCBU

A week-long Faculty Development Programme (FDP) titled 'Experimental Studies in Zoology under CBCS Curriculum' was inaugurated at MSCB University on May 11, 2023. The event organized by the Department of Zoology under IDP-OHEPEE was inaugurated by Vice Chancellor Professor Santosh Kumar Tripathy, who served as the Chief Guest, while Professor Pramod Kumar Satapathy, Chairman PG Council, presided over the inaugural function.

During his speech, Vice-Chancellor Professor Tripathy highlighted that many zoology laboratories across colleges have not been utilized due to lack of advanced training among teachers, and that several colleges lack laboratory infrastructure, which needs immediate attention. He also emphasized the need for a shift in attitude towards studying for the sake of acquiring knowledge rather than obtaining a certificate.

Professor Susmita Kar, Director of the College Development Council and a guest of honor, emphasized the importance of such programs in enhancing the intellectual development of teachers, likening it to the need for protein in the growth of children. Prof. Hrudaynath Thatoi, Co-ordinator of the Integrated Development Programme and Professor of Biotechnology Department, spoke about the success and effectiveness of the Integrated Development Programme in his speech.

Dr. Puspanjali Parida, Head of the Department of Zoology, welcomed the guests and provided an orientation of the programme. Dr. Gargi Mohanty, Assistant Professor of Zoology Department and Co-Coordinator of the Program, offered the vote of thanks. Vice-Chancellor Prof. Tripathy also unveiled the training manual of the programme during the event.

Fifty professors and faculty from various colleges and universities of Odisha have participated in the programme.

MSCBU Welcomes Smt Droupadi Murmu, Hon'ble President of India

 

National Workshop on "Lightning preparedness, Early warnings and its dissemination, Mitigation and research based community centric solutions" @MSCBU

 

Death due to lightning continues to increase day by day. The researchers are of the opinion that most of the lightning strikes are seen in the Mayurbhanj district in the whole of India. In this regard, under the North Odisha Tribal Lightning Resilience Programme - 2023, a National Workshop on "Lightning preparedness, Early warnings and its dissemination, Mitigation and research based community centric solutions" has been held at the Maharaja Sriram Chandra Bhanja Deo University on 20th April, 2023. The workshop was organized jointly by Maharaja Sriram Chandra Bhanja Deo University, Fakir Mohan University, Balasore and CROSPY, Ranchi. Vice Chancellor Prof. Santosh Kumar Tripathy attended inaugurated the workshop as chief guest. In his address, he hoped that the programmes like this would eventually help in reducing the death rate due to lightning. Further he assured that such awareness programmes will be carried out in a planned manner with all the block-level colleges of Mayurbhanj. The meeting was presided by Chairman PG Council Prof. Pramoda Kumar Satapathy. Registrar of the University Mr. Sahadev Samadhia gave a welcome speech. Professor Nihar Ranjan Rout, Head of Department of Geography of Fakir Mohan University, joined as an honorable speaker and informed that two thousand people die every year due to natural calamities and 70% of them are due to lightning. Similarly, the other speaker, Fakir Mohan University's Geography Department Professor Manoranjan Mishra said in his speech that while the number of deaths due to lightning strikes in Odisha is high, it's more in Mayurbhanj due to climate change. IN western countries like US, UK, the rate is very low due to the awareness among public. He asked to take preventive measures such as 'stay at home during thunderstorms', 'do not sit under trees', 'do not use mobile phones', 'stay away from iron structures', 'sit on wooden cots' etc.. In particular, mobile apps like Satark, Damini and Sachet can provide advance information about lightning. Similarly, the chairman of CROSPY, Ranchi, Colonel Sanjay Srivastav expressed the opinion that there is a great need for everyone being aware aware of the local problems. Lightning is also said to be a boon to God. By lightning, Nitrogen is easily incorporated into the soil and increases the fertility of the soil. He said that due to climate change, more lightning occurs in Mayurbhanj. Similarly, Delhi IMD Researcher Soma Singh Ray and Umashankar Das of Bhubaneswar Meteorological Department gave their speech through online mode. Vice Chairman of Baripada Municipal Council Mrs. Seema Das, praised  this programme. Programme Coordinator of University NSS, Dr. Shubhendu Das made some suggestions for the promotion and dissemination of this programme. Mr. Shubhendu Satapathy, Assistant Professor at the University Social Work Department, delivered the vote of thanks at the end. Kanika Bose, State Coordinator of CROSPY, played a major role in the successful implementation of this programme. The workshop was attended by members of different Mission Shaktis of Mayurbhanj, NSS coordinators of various affiliated Colleges,  University faculty members, NSS volunteers and students.