Bhubaneswar, Jan 4: Dibrugarh University (DU) of Assam conferred D.Litt. Honoris Causa on KIIT & KISS Founder Achyuta Samanta during its 15th convocation for his outstanding contribution to the field of education and social service.
Assam Governor and Chancellor of the University Padmanabha Balakrishna Acharya conferred the honour on Samant in absentia on Saturday as Samant could not attend the convocation due to other engagements.
The name of Dr. Samanta for the honour was approved six months ago by the Chancellor and Governor of Assam following recommendation of Syndicate and Senate of the DU.
In a citation, Dibrugarh University vice chancellor Dr. Buragohain said, the University is highly pleased and feels privileged to confer the Degree of D. Litt honoris causa on Dr. Samanta, who has served for the promotion of education among the poor and the downtrodden.
Governor and Chancellor Shri Acharya, CM Shri Tarun Gogoi and Justice Sharma also praised Dr. Samanta for his continuous effort towards eradication of poverty through education and social work.
Samanta has expressed his gratitude to the university for conferring the honour.
