Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi convened a high-level meeting at Lok Sabha Bhawan today and discussed with the officials regarding the infrastructure development of Dharanidhar University (DD University) in Keonjhar.
The university, upgraded from Dharanidhar College in February 2023, currently affiliates 38 colleges in the district.
Majhi directed officials to make the university self-sufficient within two years, allocating necessary funds from the District Mineral Fund (DMF) and Odisha Mineral Bearing Area Development Corporation (OMBADC) for renovation. He advised preserving the old building and creating a comprehensive master plan.
The Chief Minister emphasized the need for six new six-story hostels, as existing ones are outdated and in deplorable condition. He also ordered the filling of key positions, including controller of examination, registrar, and controller of finance.
Majhi instructed the District Collector to evict illegal land encroachments, rehabilitate affected parties, and allocate additional land for the university’s future expansion.
The meeting was attended by Additional Chief Secretary to the Chief Minister Nikunj Bihari Dhal, Higher Education Commissioner-cum-Secretary Arvind Agarwal, Dharanidhar University Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Pratap Kumar Mohanty, and Keonjhar District Collector Vishal Singh via video conference.
With a focus on transforming Dharanidhar University into a premier institution, Majhi’s directives aim to enhance infrastructure, resources, and academic excellence, benefiting students and the region.
