Osmania University (OU),
one of the oldest educational institutions in the country, is all set to host
its three-day grand Centenary celebrations beginning today (26th to 28th April
2017). Afterwards, celebrations would continue on a lower note for the entire
Centenary year.
Mr. Pranab Mukherjee, the
President is coming to Hyderabad today, he will be the Chief Guest at today’s
Inaugural Centenary Celebrations Ceremony. Many dignitaries, the State
Governor, the State Chief Minister, members from the founder’s family, several
other dignitaries, many old students and present students would grace the
occasion.
Mr. Wilfred Sewen Blunt,
educationist from Great Britain originally proposed a university in the
erstwhile Nizam’s dominion, which took a sudden turn in 1916 when the then Home
Secretary Akbar Hydari Ali, made a forceful petition to His Exalted Highness
Mir Osman Ali Khan, Nizam VII of Hyderabad State to set up a University. And
based on his plea - a Firman (Government Order or Royal Charter) was
issued on 26th April, 1917 for the establishment of Osmania University by His
Excellency Mir Osman Ali Khan. And the University was named after His
Excellency. Since then countless students have studied here in various
specialized subjects and have become worthy and great citizens.
I have graduated from
University of Mysore but my two sons have graduated from Osmania University. On
this happy occasion I convey my greetings and best wishes to old and present
faculty, the non-teaching staff, past and present students and to all others associated
with Osmania University.
I wish the Centenary
celebrations all success and want the University to serve society in the same
manner forever.
A message from the Vice-Chancellor - Osmania Centenary Celebrations:
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