In a significant move, the Governor of Odisha and Chancellor of state public universities, Hari Babu Kambhampati, has announced the appointment of Vice Chancellors for 14 universities in the state. The appointments were made under the relevant Acts governing the universities, including Utkal University, Ravenshaw University, and others. Professors like Chandi Prasad Nanda, Arka Kumar Das Mohapatra, and Santosh Kumar Tripathy have been named for key positions.
Governor Kambhampati expressed satisfaction in appointing the Vice Chancellors for these prestigious universities, highlighting their experience and dedication to excellence. He emphasized the importance of academic leadership in fostering research, innovation, and educational quality. The Higher Education Minister, Suryabanshi Suraj, also lauded the appointments, foreseeing positive developments under the new leadership.
The decision to fill all 14 vacant Vice-Chancellor positions in Odisha’s public universities has been welcomed by the state government. Minister Suraj commended the Governor for the crucial appointments, foreseeing a bright future for education in the state. The move comes amidst criticism from opposition parties regarding the prolonged vacancies in key academic positions across the universities.
