ଗଙ୍ଗାଧର ମେହେର ବିଶ୍ୱବିଦ୍ୟାଳୟ, ସମ୍ବଲପୁର, ଓଡିଶା
Gangadhar Meher University, Sambalpur, Odisha
Annual sports of the University in December 2024
The 30-day Skill Enhancement Certificate Course on “Spectroscopic Methods for Identification of Organic Compounds”, conducted from 2nd March to 31st March 2026 under the PM-USHA Scheme and coordinated by Dr. Suprava Nayak, trained 59 interdisciplinary participants through offline theoretical and practical sessions, followed by assessment and distribution of certificates to successful participants.
Under the PM-USHA scheme, the School of Chemistry, Gangadhar Meher University, conducted a Skill Enhancement Certificate Course on “Spectroscopic Methods for Identification of Organic Compounds” from 2–31 March 2026. The programme trained 59 students from diverse disciplines and institutions through theoretical and practical sessions. Participants received study materials and underwent a final examination, with certificates awarded to successful candidates. Positive feedback highlighted improved practical knowledge, analytical skills, and understanding of spectroscopy.
The awareness programme on the PoSH Act was conducted on 19 November 2025 at the School of Chemistry, GMU, to educate students about prevention of sexual harassment, the functioning of ICC/LCC, relevant legal provisions, grievance redressal mechanisms, and associated protocols. Dr. Sasmita Rani Shasini delivered the session and addressed students’ queries. The programme promoted awareness, respectful behaviour, safety, and a cordial academic environment on campus.
The seminar enhanced participants’ understanding of photoluminescence and fluorescence spectroscopy, including the Jablonski diagram, its fundamentals, advantages, and applications in biology. Experts highlighted the use of fluorescence spectroscopy/microscopy in studying protein-cancer cell interactions and introduced single-molecule biophysics for addressing modern biological questions. Discussions also emphasized Bloom’s Taxonomy, outcome-based education, research-oriented learning, and the importance of student participation, skill development, and innovative thinking for societal advancement.
The seminar was conducted with the objective of motivating undergraduate and postgraduate students, as well as research scholars of the University, by providing insights into recent developments in drug discovery and their applications in biochemistry and healthcare. The invited speakers highlighted how advances in this field are contributing to precision medicine, improved disease management, and the development of more effective therapeutic strategies. These innovations are transforming modern medicine by enhancing the speed, efficiency, and accuracy of new drug development.
The meeting was initiated by Dr. Suprava Nayak, Coordinator of Alumni-connect of School of Chemistry. Head of the school of chemistry, Dr Alekh Ku Sutar gave the welcome speech and also presented the department profile. Then All alumni present at the event addressed the gathering and interacted with the students of school of chemistry, as well as with faculties. Finally, Dr. Debashis Behera cast the vote of thanks. During the discussion, they suggested to expand the infrastructure of the department that is in terms of research facilities and smart classrooms etc.
A Parent-Teacher Meeting was held in Room no- 50 of the School of Chemistry on 03.07.2023 at 11 am. Teachers Present: Dr. Alekh Ku Sutar , Associate Professor & Head Dr. Monalisa Mohapatra, Associate Professor Dr. Suprava Nayak, Assistant Professor & Coordinator of PTM Dr. Debashis Behera, Assistant Professor Mr. Sumant Padhan, Assistant Professor As per the Agenda of the meeting following points were discussed: 1. Welcome address by Head, Dr A.K. Sutar School of Chemistry 2. Parents Feedback on their ward’s performance. 3. Discussion on rules and regulation of G.M University by Dr Monalisa Mohapatra. 4. Discussion on University’s grading system & evaluation criteria , by Dr Debashish Behera 5. Information on how parents can access student progress reports and other academic resources by Dr Suprava Nayak. 6. Information on availability of free online classes in swayam portal, by Dr. Sumanta Pradhan 7. Discussion on job/entrepreneurship perspectives, by Head 8. Vote of Thanks by Dr. Suprava Nayak. Proposal from Parents side: • To create WhatsApp group for teachers and parents to be better informed about their children's daily classroom activities. • Parents requested online PTM as well so that their daily obligations would not interfere with PTM participation. • A summer-internship for all interested students of School of Chemistry in different well-established lab in India was proposed by parents. Parents Feedback The parents were very much pleased with the discussion and gave positive feedback on the institution. Photo Gallery:
Following experiments have been conducted at the school under the guidance of faculties Dr Debasis Behera and Mr. Sumant Pradhan (1) The pH of acidic and alkaline solutions are detected using litmus paper, (2) Evolution of hydrogen gas by dissolving daily-use aluminium foil in protic acid, (3) Direct observation of the flammability of oxygen and hydrogen in real time, Fun experiments include: (4) Elephants Toothpaste; (5) application of chemical to make an invisible letter visible. Students pursuing B.Sc. Hons. (final year) and M.Sc. were included in the extension activity to conduct the experiments in the school. Through this programme, our students explained the fundamentals of acidic, alkaline, and neutral pH solutions and demonstrated the litmus test and many other experiments to Class 6 and 7 school students of village Salad. Although class 7 students had read in their science books about acidic and alkaline solutions, but they had never participated in such real-time
Activity focused on a social issue that is creating an awareness on safe drinking water and testing the pH and TDS of the water that the villagers were consuming. This programme is started with slogans on safe drinking water in the village Salad by our staff and students. Following the rally-based slogans, A meeting was conducted with villagers and schoolchildren. Our students explained the effects of hard water and dirty drinking water on the body during that meeting. A pH and TDS meter was used to show how to measure the pH and TDS of drinking water. Lastly, pamphlets are given out to improve their situation and raise awareness of the need of drinking healthy water. Home to home visit by our student to check the water quality and to distribute the pamphlets.
At this DAE-BRNS theme meeting, about twenty scientists from the Department of Atomic Energy, the Institute of Physics, and the Bhaba Atomic Research Centers attended to discuss all related fields of science, including chemistry, physics, botany, biotechnology, and zoology. A summary of BARC's bioscience activities, applications of radioisotopes in health care, agriculture and industry, nuclear sciences, research reactors and particle accelerators and their uses in nuclear analytical techniques, interactions between radiation and matter and radiation safety in radiological laboratories, R&D activities at the Institute of Physics (IOP), and nuclear physics research using pellentin in BARC's condensed matter physics were among the topics they covered. They raised awareness on BRNS Activities and Project Funding and Utilization of BARC Facilities for Collaboration with Universities through UGC-DAE-CSR Scheme. They donated GM Counter and NaI (TI) Detector instruments to the university after raising awareness of radiation detection and measurements and conducted practical with these instruments. A poster session was held to discuss BARC/DAE technologies.
A poster presentation session has been organized on the 7th and 8th of July 2022, two consecutive days by the School of Chemistry of G.M. University to assess the scientific temperament of undergraduate and post-graduate students as well as to educate the general public of scientific knowledge. The knowledge of the students assessed by the External examiner Prof. Sukalyana Das (VSSUT,Burla) and Internal Examiner Dr. Alekh Kumar Sutar (Head), Dr Monalisha Mohapatra, Dr. Suprava Nayak and Mr. Sumanta Pradhan. Other faculties and common people were also allowed to visit the posters.