Prof. Snigdha Pattnaik, Dean, Xavier School of Human Resources Management (XaHR) been awarded with the AARYA AWARD 2016 on 6th March, 2016 at Rabindra Mandap, Bhubaneswar to mark the International Women’s Day, by the Parichay Foundation in recognition of her contribution and achievement in the field of education. 
The award was presented to her by Hon’ble Union Minister of Tribal Affairs Shri. Jual Oram along with several other dignitaries including the Bhubaneswar North MLA Shri. Priyadarshi Mishra seen in the photograph.
Many congratulations to Prof. Snigdha Pattnaik on her illustrious achievement and her contribution to education and more so in being an institution-builder at Xavier University, Bhubaneswar. The entire XUB community is proud of her achievement and wish her the very best in the years ahead.