- President conferred honorary doctorates upon Prime Minister’s Principal Secretary Pramod Kumar Mishra, at the 53rd convocation of Utkal University in Bhubaneswar.
- President presented honorary DLit degrees to Pramod Kumar Mishra, DG of IMD Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, and MD of Hindalco Industries Ltd Satish Pai.
- The convocation ceremony also witnessed the recognition of academic excellence, with 166 scholars awarded PhD degrees and 95 meritorious students bestowed with gold medals.
- Pramod Kumar Mishra, a retired IAS officer of Gujarat cadre, assumed the role of Principal Secretary to Prime Minister Narendra Modi in September 2019.
- Mishra’s contributions have been significant, culminating in his elevation to cabinet rank in the Modi 2.0 government.
- The convocation, attended by Vice-Chancellor, faculty members, and students, celebrated the rich heritage of Utkal University, the oldest university in Odisha and the 17th oldest in India.
President Droupadi Murmu conferred honorary doctorates upon three distinguished individuals, including Prime Minister’s Principal Secretary Pramod Kumar Mishra, at the 53rd convocation of Utkal University in Bhubaneswar on Thursday.
Accompanied by Odisha Governor Raghubar Das and Higher Education Minister Atanu Sabyasachi Nayak, President Murmu presented honorary DLit degrees to Pramod Kumar Mishra, Director General of India Meteorological Department (IMD) Mrutyunjay Mohapatra, and Managing Director of Hindalco Industries Ltd Satish Pai.
The convocation ceremony also witnessed the recognition of academic excellence, with 166 scholars awarded PhD degrees and 95 meritorious students bestowed with gold medals.
Pramod Kumar Mishra, a retired IAS officer of Gujarat cadre, assumed the role of Principal Secretary to Prime Minister Narendra Modi in September 2019, following an illustrious career in public service. Born in Sambalpur town, Mishra’s contributions have been significant, culminating in his elevation to cabinet rank in the Modi 2.0 government.
Satish Pai, MD of Hindalco Industries Ltd, was honored for his exceptional contributions to the metal industry’s growth and sustainability. Under his leadership, Hindalco has witnessed remarkable innovations and investments, solidifying its presence in Odisha with substantial industrial operations and investments exceeding Rs. 25,000 crores over the past 15 years.
The convocation, attended by Vice-Chancellor Sabita Acharya, faculty members, and students, celebrated the rich heritage of Utkal University, the oldest university in Odisha and the 17th oldest in India. Established in 1943, the university’s journey from its inception at the premises of Ravenshaw College in Cuttack to its current campus in the capital city of Odisha stands as a testament to its enduring legacy in the field of education.
(With inputs from agencies)
