Alok Kumar Singh
Administrative Manager, The Anandilal Podar Trust, Nawalgarh, Rajasthan
Dr Jagannath Patnaik is a renowned academician, a notable author and a proficient administrator with extensive experience in academics, research and industry. With his outstanding and inspirational leadership added with strong interpersonal and influencing skills, he has been instrumental in establishing a number of educational institutions in the country and abroad.
He has the ability to articulate and implement a strong sense of vision and purpose for the university as a whole and to frame strategies for its development to ensure its continued eminence over the next century. Besides he is actively occupied in human rights advocacy, women empowerment, international relation and creating career awareness among youths around the world.
Dr Patnaaik has exhibited worldwide exposure and has been associated with several multilateral organizations like the International Organization for Educational Development, the World Human Rights Council and the Confederation of Education Excellence etc. His contribution in the development of the nation is unparallel.
Dr Patnaaik is not only an egalitarian leader of education industry but has a scholastic flair for writing too. His lucid style of writing makes his books interesting and easy to understand. Mention may be made of his prominent books such as the Higher Education on Information, Education Management Systems in India, Regulatory Systems in India, The Veracity of Truth Stories of My Life and Politics of Human Rights in India. Many reputed institutions and organization have recognized the magnificent and multifaceted contributions of Dr Patnaaik and honoured him with various recognitions for his strong academic credibility, intellectual curiosity and sympathy for human values and culture. We will ever be indebted to such a genius. May he find true bliss as he faces his next milestones! Happy birthday!