The virtuoso of the brush, Asit Kumar Patnaik, is the luminary President of our cherished Alumni association. From the halls of Khallikote's Govt. College of Art and Crafts to the pinnacle of his craft, his journey unfurls in strokes of artistic brilliance. His works have garnered him numerous accolades, including a National Cultural Scholarship and Junior Fellowship from MHRD, The Department of Culture, Govt. of India. His remarkable talent has graced renowned venues such as the Jehangir Art Gallery, World Art Dubai, and the Florence Biennale. His creations adorn private and public collections in India, USA, UK, South Korea, UAE, Australia, Bangladesh, South Africa, Germany, and Switzerland. Asit Kumar Patnaik, the guiding light of our association, serves as an inspiration to artists and art enthusiasts, weaving a spellbinding narrative through his brush and creating a legacy that resonates with the depths of the human soul.