Prof. Gitanjali Dash, Vice Chancellor of Berhampur University, has achieved a historic milestone by being elected President of the Indian Political Science Association (IPSA) during its annual session in Wardha. Her election to this esteemed position, uncontested, makes her the first woman from Odisha to hold this role. This achievement is considered a significant moment for both Odisha and Berhampur University’s history. Prof. Dash has expressed her gratitude to IPSA members and has committed to enhancing the council and promoting research in political science during her tenure. Established in 1938, IPSA represents students, researchers, and faculty engaged in political science in India, with an impressive 85-year legacy of advancing the discipline. The election of Prof. Dash underscores the profound respect and admiration she commands within the political science community. It is a moment of pride for Berhampur University and the entire state of Odisha.
Prof. Gitanjali Dash, Vice Chancellor of Berhampur University, has achieved a historic milestone by being elected President of the Indian Political Science Association (IPSA) during its annual session in Wardha. Her election to this esteemed position, uncontested, makes her the first woman from Odisha to hold this role. This achievement is considered a significant moment for both Odisha and Berhampur University’s history. Prof. Dash has expressed her gratitude to IPSA members and has committed to enhancing the council and promoting research in political science during her tenure. Established in 1938, IPSA represents students, researchers, and faculty engaged in political science in India, with an impressive 85-year legacy of advancing the discipline. The election of Prof. Dash underscores the profound respect and admiration she commands within the political science community. It is a moment of pride for Berhampur University and the entire state of Odisha.