Bhubaneswar: A student of MS Law College Chiranjibi Mohapatra was felicitated with Justice Joy Krushna Mishra Memorial Gold Medal for 2020 during the 79th Foundation Day of Utkal University here on Saturday.
He was selected for his outstanding performance in the 5-year integrated BA LL (H) in law examination-2020.
Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan presented the award in the presence of Vice-Chancellor Dr Sabita Acharya. A cash prize of Rs 4,000 was also awarded to Mohapatra on the occasion.
While addressing the foundation day, Pradhan said that even as the education and research standard of Utkal University is well-received in India, there is an urgent need for collective efforts to place the institution in global rankings.
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