Prof. Narasingha Charan Panda Selected for Prestigious Bagdevi Samman-2024
Prof. Narasingha Charan Panda Selected for Prestigious Bagdevi Samman-2024
Koraput:The Keshab-Subhadra Foundation has announced the selection of Prof. Narasingha Charan Panda, an eminent Sanskrit scholar, for the prestigious Bagdevi Samman-2024. This recognition honors his remarkable contributions to the preservation and promotion of Sanskrit, as well as his dedicated efforts to spread its knowledge beyond India.
Prof. Panda’s illustrious career spans decades of teaching and research. He has served as a Professor at the Central University of Odisha, where he is currently the Dean of the School of Languages, Professor in the Department of Sanskrit, and acting Registrar. He has also held significant positions, including acting Vice-Chancellor and acting Finance Officer of the university.
Prof. Panda’s academic journey includes noteworthy tenures at Banaras Hindu University and Panjab University, earning him widespread admiration. His contributions abroad are equally commendable, with four years of service as a Professor in Thailand and Mauritius, where he showcased exceptional expertise in Sanskrit scholarship.
The scholar has received numerous accolades for his dedication to Sanskrit, including the prestigious Sanskrita Mahamahopadhyaya Award. His life and work remain an inspiration for scholars and students alike.
Prof. Panda will be honored with the Bagdevi Samman-2024 on 19 January 2024, at a ceremony held at Zilla Sansruti Bhawan, Puri.
