Leadership

Mr. Sanjib Kumar Rout completed his studies in Electrical Engineering and Business Management and felt a strong desire to provide high-quality technical education. He established an industrial training and production center in Bhubaneswar, followed by a polytechnic institute and an engineering college. He grouped all these institutes under the C.V. Raman Group of Institutions (CVRGI) for better management. The new Education Policy of the government in 1996-97 gave him the necessary boost to pursue his ambitions.

Mr. Rout is a visionary leader who has made remarkable contributions to socio-educational growth through his unique teaching methods and leadership. In just twenty years, CVRGI has become a vehicle for educational reform, driving change and enriching lives through diverse thinking.

The flagship institution of CVRGI, C.V. Raman College of Engineering (CVRCE) in Odisha, has achieved a significant milestone by winning the first Gold Medal for India in the Water Technology category at the WorldSkills competition in Russia. This achievement reaffirms CVRCE’s position as a pioneer in skill-building and innovation for the future.
CVRCE has been renamed C.V. Raman Global University, Odisha (CGU, Odisha) after it became a university. This accomplishment reflects the tireless efforts of its President in promoting CGU on the global stage. While CGU strives to become the most desirable global university, it remains focused on helping the younger generation realize their potential and achieve a bright and promising future.

When Mrs. Shailja Rout began her career, she became a Finance Executive at the Medical Relief Society of South Kanara (Regd.) (Manipal Education and Medical Group). She played a crucial role in setting up the medical campus in Pokhara, Nepal, and was part of the founding team. Driven by a passion for education and a commitment to academic excellence, she became the Director of Finance for the C.V. Raman Group of Institutions in 1997. In 2000, she assumed the role of Managing Director at SSEPL. She is actively involved in organizing skill training programs under various schemes offered by the Government of Odisha and India. She holds degrees in M.Com., AICWA, PGDM, and LLB. Her impressive professional journey is a source of inspiration and adds value to the CGU community.

Prof. Dr. Sudhindra Nath Panda is an esteemed academician who has played a crucial role in shaping the technical education, research, and continuing education programs in India. He has a Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Engineering from OUAT, Bhubaneswar, and holds an M.Tech. and Ph.D. in Soil & Water Engineering from PAU, Ludhiana.

Prof. Panda has served as a catalyst of change for more than four decades in various institutions such as PAU Ludhiana, OUAT Bhubaneswar, IIT Kharagpur, NITTTR Chennai, and SRM University-AP. He has held various leadership positions throughout his illustrious career and has devoted 26 years to IIT Kharagpur, handling diverse roles. He has also served as a Visiting Professor at Tottori University and Tokyo Metropolitan University in Japan.

Currently, as the Vice-chancellor of CGU, Odisha, he actively empowers young leaders to become competent and excellent in their fields. He has redefined the Quality Improvement Program (QIP) of technical teachers in India as the National Coordinator for SWAYAM (Teachers Training) and the Coordinator at AICTE: National Initiative for Training of Technical Teachers for developing quality MOOCs in engineering education/pedagogy. Prof. Panda has played a crucial role in enhancing the competency of technical teachers across India. He has also promoted the International Training Programme under the India Technical Economic Cooperation (ITEC) program of the Ministry of External Affairs, Govt. of India, which saw the active participation of 110 developing countries in the world.

Prof. Panda has received global recognition for his research quality and standards in the field of Systems Approach for Integrated Land and Water Resources Planning and Management, and Rainwater Conservation and Reuse for Climate Resilient Rainfed Agriculture. He has spearheaded ten nationally and seven internationally sponsored research projects comprising multi-disciplinary scientific groups from India and abroad. These projects have paved the way for collaborative research between Indian institutes and countries like Germany, Japan, and Canada.

Prof. Panda is the Principal- and Co-consultant for 15 consultancy projects across the country. Under outreach activities, he has implemented the research outcomes to transform the livelihoods of rainfed farmers in several districts in West Bengal with the support of an NGO. He has edited one book (CRC Press) and a workshop proceeding, written four research bulletins, and published six book chapters, 100 referred national/international journal papers, and 76 conference proceedings.

Prof. Panda is a Fellow of the National Academy of Agricultural Sciences (NAAS), Indian Society of Agricultural Engineers (ISAE), Institution of Engineers (India), and Indian Water Resources Society, Visiting International Fellow of ASCE, and Life Member/Member of various national and international societies/organizations. He has received various national and international awards, honours, medals, and fellowships, such as the Commendation Medal for outstanding contribution in the field of Soil and Water Engineering, ISAE, Shankar Memorial Award for excellent research in the field of Soil and Water Engineering, ISAE, the Jawahar Lal Nehru Award for outstanding Ph.D. research contribution in the field of Soil Science, Natural Resource Management, and Agronomy (Water Management), ICAR, and Research Associateship of CSIR for his research contributions on ‘Integrated Land and Water Resources Planning and Management.
Prof. Panda has undertaken 18 short-term visits to Canada, Japan, Germany, the USA, Australia, The Netherlands, the Philippines, and Sri Lanka as part of International Academic Research Visits with Fellowships/Collaborative Project Grants. He has also delivered 18 lectures at various foreign universities and institutions, including those in Germany, Japan, and Canada.

As the Registrar of the University, Dr. Binita Panda brings with her over 14 years of combined experience in teaching and industry. She earned her MBA in Human Resource Management from Utkal University and went on to complete her Ph.D. in the same field from Fakir Mohan University, Balasore. Dr. Panda has a notable record of published research papers and participation in various short-term training programs and conferences. Given her extensive background and position as the Chief Administrative Officer of the University, she is committed to providing robust leadership that aligns with the institution’s academic goals and mission.

Sarat Chandra is a Chartered Accountant and Senior Partner at SRB & Associates, possessing over 40 years of experience in managing Statutory Audits, Internal Audits, Tax & Project Consultancy for various Government Companies, Joint Sector Companies, and Banks. He is a former Central Council member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, having held several leadership roles on different standing and non-standing Committees. He has also served as a Director at Bhubaneswar Stock Exchange Association Ltd., Secretary at the Regional College of Management, and Convenor of the Finance and Taxation Panel of the Confederation of Indian Industry in Orissa. Additionally, he has been the President of the All Orissa Blind Association.