Paperman Media | Koraput
The Central University of Odisha is organizing a three day programme on September 28-30, 2026 in its campus at Sunabeda to observe the centenary of Shaheed Baji Rout, India’s youngest freedom martyr. The programme is titled, Living the Legacy of Shaheed Baji Rout will feature competitions for students in various events like Essay writing, Debate, Drama, Painting, Dance and Song.
The main event on 30 September 2026 will begin early morning with a trek in the campus by students and led by Prof (Dr.) Ajit Kumar Shasany, Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, CUO. A procession to preserve the soil from Nilakanthapur, Shaheed Baji Rout’s village will take place as a Kalasa Jatra. It will be followed by a Seminar Meeting and cultural function where the students of the University will present programmes on patriotic themes to offer tribute to the great martyr Shaheed Baji Rout.
The list of distinguished guests include, among others, Dr. Krushna Chandra Aich, Chairman, Saheed Baji Rout Memorial Foundation, Dhenkanal, Kulamani Rout, Nephew of Shaheed Baji Rout, Nilakanthapur, Dhenkanal, Padmashri Dr. Jitendra Haripal, Eminent Folk Singer, Sambalpur, Padmashri Patayat Sahu, Agriculturist & Medicinal Plant, Nandol, Kalahandi District. Distinguished guests from eminent institutions and organizations of Koraput will also be present on the occasion.
