Archive · 1 Sep 2026
Rajendra University Celebrates Sixth Foundation Day, Eyes National Prominence
Rajendra University in Odisha celebrated its sixth foundation day.
Leaders, teachers, students and alumni attended the event.
The university said it wants to improve its buildings, education and research.
Its vice-chancellor said the goal is to become an institution of national importance.
The state government said it would continue supporting higher education and the university’s development.
Speakers told students to think carefully, solve problems and take on leadership roles.
They also said physical and mental health are important for becoming responsible citizens.
Dr. Sanjay Mishra received a new award for his contribution to Odia short stories.
Rajendra University celebrated its sixth foundation day in Balangir with a focus on academic excellence and infrastructure development.
Odisha Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo highlighted government efforts to strengthen higher education and support the university.
Vice-Chancellor Bibhuti Bhushan Malik said the university aims to become an institution of national importance.
Speakers urged students to develop adaptability, critical thinking, creativity, well-being and civic responsibility.
Dr. Sanjay Mishra received the inaugural Gayatri Saraf Galpa Samman for his lifetime contribution to Odia short-story writing.
- Who
- Rajendra University, Odisha Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, university officials, academicians, faculty members, alumni and students.
- What
- The university held its sixth foundation day celebration and announced its continued focus on academic excellence, infrastructure and national prominence.
- When
- Tuesday; the article does not provide a calendar date.
- Where
- Rajendra University campus in Balangir, Odisha.
- Why
- To mark the university’s sixth foundation day and discuss its academic, infrastructure and social-development goals.
- Institution
- Rajendra University
- Occasion
- Sixth foundation day
- Location
- Balangir, Odisha
- University vision
- To emerge as an institution of national importance
- State support
- The Odisha government said it was supporting infrastructure and academic development.
- Literary award
- The inaugural Gayatri Saraf Galpa Samman was awarded to Dr. Sanjay Mishra.
- Other releases
- The annual magazine Prajnajyoti and an English translation of Srinivas Udgata’s Krushna were unveiled.