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7 Odisha Universities Yet To Renew NAAC Accreditation, Government Calls For Swift Action
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What Happened?
The Odisha education department is urging seven public universities to expedite their NAAC accreditation renewal. The government is providing support and coordinating with the UGC.
Key points
- Seven public universities in Odisha have not renewed their NAAC accreditation.
- The Odisha Higher Education Department is coordinating with the UGC for support.
- Universities include Odia University, Maa Manikeshwari University, and others.
- Higher Education Minister Suryabanshi Suraj emphasized prompt action from universities.
- The state government is filling over 1,400 vacant academic positions.
- NAAC accreditation is crucial for institutional credibility and funding opportunities.
Key insights
- The swift renewal of accreditation could enhance the universities' credibility.
- Improved NAAC grades may lead to increased funding from the UGC and government.
- The ongoing recruitment process aims to strengthen the academic staff in Odisha.
Why it matters
The renewal of NAAC accreditation is vital for universities to secure funding and maintain academic standards.
Entities
Odisha· StateUniversity Grants Commission· OrganizationOdia University· UniversityMaa Manikeshwari University· UniversityVikram Dev University· UniversityRajendra University· UniversityDharanidhar University· UniversityMadhusudan Law University· UniversityShri Jagannath Sanskrit University· University
Source
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