Air Marshal RK Jolly, VSM, PVSM
Dr Jagannath Patnaik has made some pioneering contributions in the educational world for more than two decades. His educational qualifications are vast and varied covering myriad fields. He has served in many reputed educational institutions and universities as chancellor, pro-chancellor, vice chancellor, director and registrar and has earned accolades for the stimuli he has provided to the educational system in the country. Notable amongst his awards are Ambassador of Peace Award for Humanities by International Association for Educators of World Peace (IAEWP), a UN affiliate in 1999 as well as many doctorates (honoris causa) from the reputed Universities of the world. Further, he has authored a number of books contributing to the realization of a right world order in education development. He is currently in the Core Committee Advisory Group of the International Organisation for Educational Development.
He has penchant interest for spirituality, meditation, and human rights and has effectively communicated the theme of universal brotherhood and compassion. His soon to be published new book is a collection of his life stories. I congratulate him for all his achievements in life.