Dibrugarh University to be transformed into Multi-Disciplinary Education & Research University
First Published: 18th February, 2024 14:25 IST
Rs 100 crore will be sanctioned for the purpose, said Education Minister Ranoj Pegu
In a big boost to the education sector in Assam, the Dibrugarh University will be transformed into a Multi-Disciplinary Education & Research University (MERU) under National Education Policy (NEP), said Education Minister Ranoj Pegu yesterday.
The Education Minister has said that Rs. 100 crore will be sanctioned for the purpose.
The Project Approval Board (PAB) under the Pradhan Mantri Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (PM-USHA) has selected the Dibrugarh University for the development.
Additionally, University Strengthening grants of Rs. 20.00 crore each would be given to two other state-run universities: Bodoland University in Kokrajhar district and Cotton University in Guwahati.
Taking to X, Minister Ranoj Pegu wrote, “Happy to share that the Project Approval Board (PAB) under the Pradhan Mantri Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (PM-USHA) has selected Dibrugarh University for development as a Multi-Disciplinary Education & Research University (MERU) under NEP. The University will now get a grant of Rs. 100.00 crores. Cotton University and Bodoland University will receive University Strengthening grants of Rs. 20.00 crore each.”
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