Alumni play a vital role in any higher education institution, serving as ambassadors who help connect the institution with the broader community by promoting its values and accomplishments. Their efforts are instrumental in attracting new students, faculty, staff, and projects, which in turn helps the institution develop and gain recognition. Any educational institution needs the support and goodwill of its alumni to be successful and maintain a strong reputation .

Gangadhar Meher College, which was first founded in 1944 as Sambalpur College, has generated a large number of reputable alumni. In 2015, the institution transitioned from a college to a comprehensive university, now known as Gangadhar Meher University (GMU). Mo College Abhijan provided by Higher Education is one platform to connect the alumni with their alma mater.This platform enables alumni to render their service on voluntary basis for betterment of their college eco-system.As part of its ambitious development and expansion strategy, the university is now placing a significant emphasis on interdisciplinary research, fostering robust industrial relations, and advancing internationalization efforts.To achieve these ambitious goals, the university seeks the continued support and engagement of its alumni.It will be a pleasure to stay connected with you to shape the future of the university, ensuring that it remains a leading center of excellence and innovation for generations to come.

Donations through Mo College Abhijan

1.Dr Narayani Panda , a renowned gynaecologist and obstetrician of Sambalpur, donated Rs 30 lakh to GMU for setting up an IT skill centre in the institution.

2. An alumnus and retired Professor, Shankar Prasad Pati, donated Rs 10 lakh to his alma mater for the establishment of an E-Resource centre within the campus.

3. Sambalpur -based sports organization,MeherAssociation,comprising of alumni of the institution donated Rs.10 lakh to enhance the sports infrastructure of their alma mater.