Inauguration of Odisha State Open University (OSOU) at Women’s College, Jharsuguda (2017)

In 2017, a significant milestone was reached for education in the region with the opening of a new study center for the Odisha State Open University (OSOU) at Women’s College, Jharsuguda. This marked a key moment in the university’s commitment to offering accessible and flexible higher education opportunities to students from all walks of life, especially women.

The inauguration ceremony, which took place in the presence of dignitaries, faculty members, and students, was a step forward in empowering women through education in the district. The event was attended by several prominent figures from the government, including local representatives and officials from OSOU, who highlighted the importance of open and distance education in shaping the future of students in rural and urban areas alike.

Women’s College, Jharsuguda, with its well-established infrastructure, was chosen as the ideal location to host the study center, serving as a hub for students pursuing various undergraduate and postgraduate programs offered by OSOU. The center was designed to cater to a wide range of disciplines, enabling students to study at their own pace and convenience, without the constraints of traditional classroom settings.

The establishment of the OSOU study center at Women’s College was seen as a pioneering step towards promoting inclusive education in the region, offering an opportunity for students, particularly women, to break free from geographic, economic, and social barriers to education. The center is expected to not only provide quality education but also enhance the overall academic landscape of the region, allowing learners to gain valuable skills and qualifications.

As part of OSOU’s vision to increase accessibility to higher education, the Jharsuguda center is equipped with modern facilities, study materials, and online resources, which make learning more interactive and engaging for students. With a strong emphasis on providing educational opportunities to marginalized and underserved communities, the establishment of the study center was lauded as a positive step towards bridging the education gap in rural and semi-urban areas.

The opening of the OSOU center at Women’s College, Jharsuguda in 2017 continues to be a testament to the growth of higher education in Odisha, and its impact is expected to reverberate for many years to come, ensuring that more individuals, particularly women, have access to quality education and the tools to shape their future.

For more details – https://www.osou.ac.in/

Women’s College, Jharsuguda (1401)

Counsellors List

1. Dr. MEENA SONI (DFHT)
2. Mrs. ANITA DAS (CEC, DIM)
3. Mrs. BABITARANI SAHU (DRD, PGDRD)
4. Mrs. BINDHYA BASINI TIWARI (DCA)
5. Mr. BRUNDABAN NAHAK (BAPS, MAPS)
6. Mrs. DIKSHA DIXIT (BAHD, DFHT)
7. Mr. DILIP KUMAR PATEL (CEC)
8. Mr. GULAPI MAYEE DASH (BAHI, MAHI)
9. Ms. HEMALATA BIRTIA (BAHI)
10. Mrs. INDU BAKSHI (DDM)
11. Dr. JAYASHREE MISHRA (DRD)
12. Mr. KALU CHARAN MOHANTY (DIA)
13. Mrs. KALYANI MISHRA (MAOD)
14. Mrs. KSHITISHREE BHOI (CCCSD)
15. Mrs. MAMATA BAI SINGH (DFHT)
16. Mrs. MAMATA PRADHAN (MAOD)
17. Mr. MOHMMAD AMJAD BADSHAH (DJMC, PGDJMC)
18. Mr. NAIRUTA RATHA (MAOD)
19. Mr. NARENDRA KUMAR PANDA (DIA)
20. Mrs. PADMA BATI MAHAPATRA (DRD, PGDRD)
21. Mr. PRABIN BARIK (DRD, PGDRD)
22. Mrs. RAJANI SHARMA (DIA, DIM)
23. Mrs. RANJITA HANUMAN (DRD, PGDRD)
24. Mr. RATNA SENGUPTA (BAHI, MAHI)
25. Ms. RENUKA PUJARI (BAPS, DRD, MAPS)
26. Dr. SAMIR KUMAR PANIGRAHI (CCS, CSSITS)
27. Mrs. SANGITA NAIK (MAOD)
28. Mrs. SANJUKTA KAR (BAPS, DRD, MAPS)
29. Mr. SHAIK AZHAR IQBAL (CEC)
30. Dr. SUPRITA DASH (BAPS, MAPS)
31. Mrs. YASMIN KHATOON (DFHT)

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