The honorary doctorate degrees were presented to former Orissa High Court Judge R K Patra, eminent neurologist Dr Sanatan Rath while Art of Living exponent Sri Sri Ravi Shankar was given the honour in absentia.
While Mukhejree handed over the honorary doctorate degrees, Odisha governor S C Jamir gave away PhD degrees and gold medals to meritorious students.
"As students of a young and dynamic nation, you must take a leadership role. To be truly prosperous, you must learn to give as you learn to receive. You should see how your knowledge can be used for the welfare of society that sustains us," Jamir told the students.
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