Prof. Jagneshwar Dandapat Appointed In-Charge VC Of Utkal University

Professor Jagneshwar Dandapat has been named the In-Charge Vice-Chancellor of Utkal University by Odisha Governor and State University Chancellor Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati, effective Tuesday. The Governor’s House confirmed the appointment in a notice. Until a new Vice-Chancellor assumes leadership or until additional directives are given, Professor Dandapat, a senior biotechnology faculty member at Utkal University, will serve in the role.

“The Hon’ble Chancellor of Utkal University, Bhubaneswar, has been pleased to appoint Prof. Jagneshwar Dandapat, Professor of Biotechnology, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar, as the In-Charge Vice-Chancellor of Utkal University with immediate effect, until the new Vice-Chancellor assumes charge or until further orders, whichever is earlier,” the notification read, in supersession of Office Notification No. 10304/SG (HE) dated 21.11.2024.

This interim appointment is aimed at ensuring administrative continuity and academic leadership at one of Odisha’s leading educational institutions.