Development endeavor in developed areas and the same in developing areas is of great difference. Resource abundance and resource crunch have their distinct challenges and opportunities. Kalahandi, a branded name for poverty and malnutrition is now an emerging district of the country. Education being a spread effect carrier of development, Kalahandi University from its inception tries to create a unique identity in quest of excellence. Kalahandi University is upgraded from Govt. College (Autonomous) Bhawanipatna, 1960 on 1st September 2020 as an affiliating university. The University took momentum after the joining of the regular Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Sanjay Kumar Satapathy on 16th April 2021.