Department of Odia

Vision:

To awaken students to their rich cultural, moral, literary and scientific heritage and to spur them to make their own.
Preservation and protection of Odia language, culture and heritage in peripherals with large Odia population
To promote research activities related to the subject.

The master’s programme is aligned with the objects of the University Act under Chapter II Establishment and incorporation of the University under the objects of University “4.1.k – to provide suitable post graduate courses of study and promote research”.

Propagation of study of Odia language and literature among the masses.
Odia is an ancient language of learning in our country and so a great deal of Indian rich heritage is expressed in it, to initiate teaching the Odia language and enhancing its popularity.
To guide and assist students in the pursuit of knowledge in various disciplines of Odia Language and Literature.

After completing the course, a learner will have fair understanding about Odia Literature and Language.
After completing the course, a learner will be able to read the good verse of Odia, and can add to his / her vocabulary, to write articles as well as acquire the mastery in oratory and in studies in Odia language.
After completing the course, a student will have the ability to conduct communication and Research on Odia
The learners can pursue a career in academic and administrative field in Indological / Oriental Research Institutions, Teaching, Research, Manuscriptology, Fine Arts, Translation, News reading, Religion, Journalism.
They can also prepare themselves for a career in teaching and research.