In order to promote the principles of equality, inclusiveness, non-discrimination and equal opportunity among all students, research scholars, faculty members and non-teaching staff of the University, and to ensure a conducive academic and working environment for all sections of the University community, an Equal Opportunity Centre (EOC) is hereby constituted consisting of the following members, with immediate effect.:

Sl. No. Name of the Member Designation Status
1 Professor (Dr.) Saranjit Singh Vice Chancellor Chairperson
2 Dr. Snigdharani Panda Joint Registrar Member
3 Dr. Rasmita Tripathy Associate Professor Member
4 Dr. Arpana Premi Lina Oraon Associate Professor Member
5 Dr. Malaya Kumar Bhoi Assistant Professor Member
6 Mr. Bishikeshan Mohapatra Programme Assistant Member
7 Mr. Purnachandra Mohapatra Associate Director, CYSD Member
8 Ms. Rubi Dharua PG (Odia) (2025-2027 batch), KISS-DU Students’ Representative
9 Mr. Sahadev Sabar PG (English) (2025-2027 batch),, KISS-DU Students’ Representative
10 Dr. Manoj Kumar Behera Associate Professor Coordinator

The Centre will monitor the implementation of the University’s policies relating to equal opportunity and non-discrimination, conduct awareness and sensitization programmes, Facilitate reasonable support and accessibility measures for Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) etc.