SRI SRI UNIVERSITY CELEBRATES ITS 9 TH CONVOCATION : OMMTV

SRI SRI UNIVERSITY CELEBRATES ITS 9 TH CONVOCATION : OMMTV

Cuttack, Odisha : Sri Sri University observed its 9 th Convocation Ceremony on 23 rd
of September 2022. The Chief Guest for the occasion was Mr. Rohit Pujari, Honorable Minister,
Department of Higher Education, Government of Odisha. Dr. Thomas A. Isekenegbe, President
Bronx Community College, City University New York also graced the function with his
presence as a special guest at the event.
Established in 2009, Sri Sri University has a unique distinction of being a marvel among the top
universities. Located on the banks of Kathajodi, it has acquired a spectacular environment and
tranquil ambience. In a span of 10 years, the Institute has grown to prominence at national and
international levels, through the achievements made by its students and faculty members. The
alumni have also left their footprints of success in various fields.
Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, Founder and the Lifetime President of Sri Sri University had
virtually addressed the gathering and said innovation and sustainability have always been the
major thrust of the University. He inspired students to make the planet a better place to live and
work towards a prosperous, strong, compassionate and celebrating world order.
A splendid speech was delivered by the esteemed Chief Guest, Mr. Rohit Pujari, who
congratulated the graduating students and wished them for their future ventures. He said, “Sri Sri
University is a feather in our cap for higher education that will take Odisha forward.” The
Leadership and Management Team of Sri Sri University who graced the ceremony were Prof.
Mrs. Rajita Kulkarni, President, Prof. Dr. B.R. Sharma, Vice-Chancellor, Mr. Debi Prasad
Sahoo, Executive Registrar, Mr. Gaurav Verma, Director Operations, all Deans, Heads and all
the members of the eminent Board of Governors.
A total of 556 students including 550 postgraduate and undergraduate, and 6 PhD scholars bid
adieu to Sri Sri University this year. The Faculty of Management Studies conferred PhD degrees
on Girija Sankar Dash, Barada Prasad Panigrahy, Debasis Dash, Pritidhara Hota, Sanjay Kumar
Pattnaik, and Sanjay Pareek. Gold medals were given to 22 students including the top students
overall for their outstanding academic achievements across 22 different programmes and
specializations. The names include Kajal Panda (MBA Human Resources), Smitesh Mishra
(MBA Finance), Shiv Kumar Bera (MBA Marketing), Jyotisiman Mishra (MBA Agribusiness
Management), Shetty Sneha Vijay (MA English), Ayushi Das (Master of Commerce), Pragya
Pathak (M.A. Yogic Science), Swati Semwal (M.Sc. in Psychology and Contemplative),
Kaustav Sanyal (MA Sanskrit), Tamanna Samir Tanna (MPA Odissi Dance). The
undergraduate students who won gold medals include, Shubham Sharma (BBA), Akanksha

Mishra (B.Com.), Tejaswini Kanoongo (B.Sc. Hons. Agriculture), Digant Kumar Thapa
(B.Sc. Hons. Horticulture), Falguni Garg (Bachelor of Architecture), Radhika Karanth (B.Sc.
Yoga), Madhabi Rout (BPA Odissi Dance), Pallavi Subudhi (Bachelor of Visual Arts),
Ananya U.S. (Bachelor of Fine Arts), Tritam Mohanty (B.Sc. Data Science), Choudhary
Arunav Dash (B.Sc. Hons. Physics), Aniket Mohapatra (B.A. Hons. English).
This grand event witnessed a footfall of around 1000 spectators including students, parents,
academicians, administrative staff members, media persons, civil servants, district
administration, police, business persons, trustees, apex body members and the Art of Living
teachers, among others.
Prof. Mrs. Rajita Kulkarni welcomed the inquisitive gathering and narrated how the University
grew in a short span of time. She said that the incredible achievement of the University is
because of the team efforts, adaptability, resilience and re-building. The Vice Chancellor read the
annual report and emphasized on the achievement especially Mission 40*40 undertaking 1600
sub tasks ranging from all aspects of higher education by all the team members. The Executive
Registrar offered a vote of thanks.

Aniket Mohapatra, gold medalist said, “I want to express immense thankfulness for life lessons
and domain knowledge learnt during the course in three-year studies at the University.”
Sri Sri University blends the best of the east and the west when it comes to imparting knowledge
and honing skill set.