• Dr. Arup Kumar Mitra, HoD of Environmental Studies and Controller of Examinations, St. Xavier’s College (Autonomous), Kolkata, was honoured with the ‘Xavier’s Award for Excellence in Imparting Education’ for his grandiose approach as an exemplary educationist and being a promoter of holistic education whose unwavering commitment towards quality education have shaped contemporary educational thought in the greater societal aspect on The Teachers’ Day, 5^th September, 2023