The Utkal University of culture came into existence by virtue of an ordinance promulgated on the 9 June, 1999, which was later replaced by "Utkal University of culture Act 1999’’. It was set up in order to engage itself to preserve, promote, propagate and protect the richness of our cultural values by way of making substantive accomplishment through study, research, documentation and continuing ed
ucation. The University was recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) on 1 December, 1999, under Section 2(f) of the U.G.C Act, 1956. It has also been accredited by the Association of India Universities (ATU) since 1 April 2000.Though the University has been facing lots of problem like, lack of student, teaching & non-teaching staff, class room & laboratory etc. But recently the measure problem of the University has shouted out that was permanent campus. This month on 16th the permanent campus has inaugurated by Honorable Government of Odisha & Chancellor of University. The campus is situated in a beautiful natural environment at Madanpur, Khurda with a large area of 45 Acers of land. This achievement is not only a milestone for University but also create ample excitement & encouragement among the student, staff, & culture lover people of Odisha. We all expect that the classes will be start for the coming session at new campus. On the other hand the old campus at Sarda Patel Hall Complex, Unit-II, BBSR became the Hub-center or City-Center for promoting research in frontier areas of culture. The University seeks to spread the benefits of culture and education .The mission is to evolve policies and programmes which would enable to make the University a distinct one by fostering our composite culture through qualitative expansion of academic studies and researches. Such activities would necessarily focues on various relevant and frontier areas of culture and development. The core objective is to inculcate in the lptureminds of the fiture generation, a world perspective wit h a visible, Perceptible local identity through comprehensive dissemination and arousing of cultural consciousness. The salient objectives of the University are outlined as follows:
1. To promote education, research and training in various spheres of culture; such as language, literature, religion, visual arts, performing arts, sculpture, architecture, folklore, tribal studies etc. through development and extension works for the advancement of knowledge and for the betterment of the society.
2. To explore, preserve and propagate the rich cultural heritage through such devices like establishing libraries, archives, galleries, studios, organizing workshops and initiating programmes of publication etc. Besides, comprehensive surveys on matters related to culture would also be conducted.
3. To generate and disseminate learning and promote creative excellence in various spheres of culture, providing the infrastructure for instruction, research and creativity and in particular, to take appropriate measures for promoting interdisciplinary academic and creative pursuits in the University.
4. To promote ethnic studies like ethno-musicology etc. and to promote such other present.
5. To serve as center for fostering co-operation and exchange of ideas among the academic and research communities.
6. To organize exchange programs through MOU with other institutions of repute in India and abroad.
7. To create facilities for teaching and research on foreign languages.
8. To determine the relationship between culture and development and prepare proposal of both urgent and long term actions to cultural needs in the context of development.
9. To undertake such other activities as may be required to fulfill the objective of the University. The Jurisdiction of the Utkal University of Culture extends to the whole of the State of Odisha. It has the exclusive right to grant affiliation to any college or institution which offers courses or programs of education, research and training in the field of literary arts, visual and performing arts and in other related areas of culture. Publication: The University brings out research publications and reprints of rare books and manuscripts of importance in the fields of culture in conformity with the objectives of the University embodied in the Utkal University of Culture Act, 1999.
2. Extension Program: To provide facilities and opportunities for students, researchers, scholars and public at large, the University organizes workshops, seminars, symposia, colloquies, public lectures, round table discussions, conferences, extension lectures etc. in various sphere of culture including language, conservation, literature, visual arts, performing arts, architecture folklore etc.
3. Library: The University Library is rich with variety of quality books, magazines, research materials, video aids for study in class rooms and for higher research. There are a number of classics and rare documents on Indian culture, literature and other interdisciplinary subjects. A model collection of other reports is also available in addition to adequate number of text books and study related reference materials for various courses. The students and scholars at present make use of library internet, open access facilities. The library is kept open from 10.00 A.M. to 4.00 P.M. on working days. As the centre of learning, the Library serves the students, teachers and scholars in more ways than one.
4. Study Tour and Field Study: Study Tour and Field Study are important parts of Post Graduation Courses. It gives ample opportunity to come in direct contact with the historic monuments, art objects, noted artists and their work of art, important museums, private collection for preparation of the assignment papers, seminars and dissertation papers in respect of Visual Art. The Study Tour and Field Study are conducted, where ever necessary.
5. The campus life is almost incident free. Guru-Sisya parampara normally prevails here. The teachers act as the friend, philosopher and guide of the students. Respect for elders and affection for juniors is the motto of the University. No incident of ragging/sexual harassment has been reported in the recent past.
6. National Service Scheme (NSS): The NSS wing of the University is very active. Many social service activities are being taken up. Steps are being taken to revitalize the NSS wing and take up adventure programs, blood donation camps, observation of national and international important days and awareness programs like, AIDS awareness, child labor awareness, Sochha Bharat Abhijana.
7. Departments and Study Programs: There are total 5 academic departments are functional in the Utkal University of Culture, Bhubanwsar:
1. Faculty of Performing Art
2. Faculty of Visual Art
3. Faculty of Culture Studies
4. Faculty of Architecture and Archaeology
5. Faculty of Language and Literature
