Group Captain Sanjeev Agarwal
I have known Dr Jagannath Patnaik, as a highly charismatic persona, a distinguished academician, an eminent author and an effective administrator with varied experience in educational research, academic administration and industry. Dr Patnaaik has established a number of educational institutions in medical, dentistry, engineering and management including public schools by combining our rich cultural heritage and adapting best practices in education from all over the world. He became the pro-chancellor of Singhania University and secretary general of the Confederation of Indian Universities. He was able to create a platform from where to advise organizations like The British Medical Journal; Pharmaceutical Advisory forum, Government of India, Aptech Computer Education; Society of Business Practitioners, England; ICFAI University Projects, amongst others.
For his tireless efforts in organizing and consistently making the effort not only to improve the domain of education but also to ensure that new members are regularly enlisted to carry out on the path that he has so painstakingly created, he received the recognition of Doctorate of Science (Honoris Causa) from the Desh Bhagat University, Fathegarh Sahib, Punjab, and Doctorate of Philosophy (Honoris Causa) from the OPJS University, Churu, Rajasthan. Besides, he was also awarded with the prestigious Sadbhavana Award in 2013, Swach Bharat Award 2015, CUTE Award 2015 and Outstanding Educationist Award 2015.
Dr Patnaaik has achieved many landmarks in a short span. His customized work, exuberant motivational and public relations skills have developed educational organizations/universities reaching great heights. He has been involved in organizing and producing numerous events. He has also coordinated meetings and seminars and generated ideas that have resulted in creating the right environment in the country for upliftment of the entire educational domain.