Prof Geetanjali Dash appointed VC of Berhampur University

Bhubaneswar: Professor Geetanjali Dash was on Friday appointed as the new Vice-Chancellor (VC) of Berhampur University.

Odisha Governor Ganeshi Lal, who is also the chancellor of universities, appointed Dash for four years from the date of her joining or until further orders whichever is earlier, a notification issued by the Raj Bhavan said.

“In exercise of the powers conferred by Sub Section(1) read with Sub Section(7) of Section 6 of Odisha Universities  Act 1989 Governor and Chancellor of Universities,  Odisha Prof Ganeshi Lal appointed Prof  Geetanjali Dash as Vice Chancellor of Berhampur University for a period of four years with effect from the date she assumes office as such or until further orders whichever is earlier,” read the notification  

 Prof. Dash, retired Professor of Political Science in Fakir Mohan University, Balasore has more than 36 years of teaching experience including 12 years as Professor. She has authored five and successfully guided 4 PhD and 35 Mphil scholars.