Bhubaneswar: The state government has decided to establish 18 new degree colleges in Odisha in this academic year, said Higher Education (HE) Minister Atanu Sabyasachi Nayak, Sunday.
The decision came in response to recommendations gathered by 5T and Nabin Odisha Chairman Kartik Pandian during his recent visits to districts, the Higher Education minister said.
Nayak highlighted the government’s commitment to addressing the faculty crunch by hiring 1,056 lecturers within the next week, building on previous appointments in recent academic years.
The state’s educational landscape has significantly expanded, with the number of degree colleges growing from 548 in 2000 to 1,040 presently, accompanied by an increase in universities from five to 24, the HE minister said.
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