Prof Datteswar Hota takes charge as first vice-chancellor of Odisha University of Health Sciences
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Governor and Chancellor of Universities Ganeshi Lal has appointed Prof Datteswar Hota as the first Vice Chancellor of Odisha University of Health Sciences (OUHS), Bhubaneswar, for a period of one year.
A notification from the Office of the Chancellor of the University stated that Governor Ganeshi Lal, who is also the Chancellor of universities in the state, appointed Prof Hota by exercising his power conferred under Sub-Section (7) of Section 9 of Odisha University of Health Sciences Act, 2021, reports the Odishabytes.
The appointment will be effective from the date he assumes charge as such or until further orders, whichever is earlier.
Dr Hota served as dean and principal in charge of SCB Medical College and Hospital, Cuttack. He was also head of the department of urology in SCB MCH, Cuttack, for a brief period. He was also appointed as the officer on special duty for Odisha University of Health Sciences, Bhubaneswar, to look after the initial functioning of the university.
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