Unitary University tag for Khallikote College to become reality soon

Unitary University status for Khallikote College in Berhampur is under active consideration of the State Government and will become a reality soon. This was informed by the Higher Education Minister Badri Narayan Patra in the assembly on Wednesday. The Minister informed the Assembly that the state government is taking steps to give Unitary University status to three premier autonomous colleges in the state. They are Khallikote College, Berhampur, Gangadhar Meher College, Sambalpur, Rama Devi Women's College, Bhubaneswar, informed the Minister.  Replying to a debate, the minister said three colleges are being considered for the status in the first phase and subsequently more would be added to the list. At present Ravenshaw university, is the lone unitary university in the state.

Patro said the department had asked principals of three colleges to submit detailed status of their respective institutes. He said 50 acres of land would be soon transferred to the Khallikote College to make it eligibility for the status. The status would help the institute avail more financial assistance from the UGC as well as provide broader scope for teaching and research, he said. Members cutting across party lines participated in the discussion urging the government to accord the status soon. 

Source: Times of India & Dharitri.com