THE DISTINGUISHED ALUMNUS AWARD FOR 2023

The MIT Chromepet campus of Anna University, founded in 1949 by Sri C Rajam, is a unique Institution that has carved a niche for itself in unconventional engineering courses. MITAA has the pleasure of honouring Mr.S aumyendra Kumar Priyadarsi, an alumnus from the 38thbatch of Automobile Engineering, as the Distinguished Alumnus for the year 2023.

SK Priyardarsi a native of Bhubaneshwar did his B.Sc. in Physics at BJB College, Bhubaneshwar and B.Tech in Automobile Engineering from MIT (1986-89).

He started his career with Tata Engineering and in 1995 joined the Indian Police Service, Orissa cadre after clearing the Civil Services Exams.  He effectively handled the relief and rescue management of 1999 Super Cyclone as Addl. S.P of Puri. He has handled the challenging Ganjam district operations as S.P.

As S.P of Puri, he has the unique distinction of successfully conducting the “Car Festival” of Jaganath Puri for 5 years.  He has effectively controlled organised crimes in the Cuttack city as D.C.P, Cuttack.

Mr. Priyadasi has effectively led the anti-naxal initiatives from the front as DIG, South Western Odisha during the peak of Left-wing extremism in the State. As I.G of Police, Operation, he was instrumental in strengthening anti-naxal force “SOG “as well as creation of anti-terror force “STU” of Odisha state. He earned laurels internationally for his role in managing the Super Cyclone “Fani” at Puri. For his continuous significant contribution in Puri, he was appointed as ‘Officer on Special Duty (OSD)’ to the Nabakalebar Festival, the biggest festival of Lord Jagannath, Puri in 2015 by the State Govt. which he conducted successfully. His role as ADG (Law and Order) in handling the migrant workers issue during Pandemic of March- April 2020 is exemplary. His role as ADGP (Crime) has significantly reduced the narcotics related crimes in one of the worst affected regions of the country.

As Police Commissioner, Bhubaneswar-Cuttack he has successfully managed the FIH-World Cup 2022, FIFA U-18 girls World Cup, World Cup Men’s Hockey 2023. He has initiated several citizen-friendly ideas like child-friendly Police stations, Swagat at P.S level, Sr.Citizen dedicated helpline etc.  He has introduced many community/social Policing Programs like “Baasti ku Chala (Go to Slums), De-addiction of criminals (DREAMS).

For his dedicated and inspiring service, he has received many awards from the DGP, CM, Governor, MHA and President on various occasions during his 28 years of service, including President’s Police Medal for Distinguished Service, 2022.

He has been an Outstanding student during his MIT days and was also the Chairman of Personality Development Association of MIT.

His wife Smt. Sonali Mohanty, a Telecom Professional, is focusing on social activities presently and is promoting Odisha art and Handloom artisans. His only daughter is doing her Arts course in Bhubaneshwar.

MITAA takes great pleasure in awarding Mr. S.K.Priyadarsi  the Distinguished Alumnus Award for the year 2023 and wishes him good health and great success in all his future endeavors.