Bhubaneswar, Sept 9: Governor and Chancellor of state public universities Hari Babu Kambhampati extended the tenure of Vice-Chancellor of Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology (OUAT) Prof. Pravat Kumar Roul.
The extension will be effective starting September 9, 2025. A letter regarding this has been issued by the Special Secretary to the Chancellor.
“In exercise of the powers conferred under Sub-section 2 of Section 6 read with Sub-section 6 of Section 9 of Odisha University of Agriculture & Technology Act,1965, the Chancellor, Odisha University of Agriculture & Technology, Bhubaneswar has been pleased to reappoint the present incumbent Vice-Chancellor, OUAT, Prof. Pravat Kumar Roul as Vice-Chancellor of Odisha University of Agriculture & Technology, Bhubaneswar for a further period of three years with effect from 9th September, 2025 or until further orders whichever is earlier”, read the letter.
It is worth noting that Roul was appointed as the Vice-Chancellor of OUAT on September 9, 2022, for a three-year term. Before joining OUAT, he served as the Managing Director of the Agricultural Promotion and Investment Corporation of Odisha (APICOL).
A proud alumnus of OUAT, Prof. Roul boasts a distinguished academic and administrative career. Prior to his tenure at APICOL, he held several important positions at OUAT, including Dean (Extension), Dean (Veterinary), and Director of Planning, Monitoring, and Evaluation. With his extensive experience in teaching, research, and administration, Prof. Roul brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his role as Vice-Chancellor.
