The amount is being sanctioned to develop the university as a Multi-Disciplinary Education & Research University...
Digital Desk: In a major boost to the education sector of Assam, Dibrugarh University has been selected for a grant under the Pradhan Mantri Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (PM-USHA) scheme.
This news was announced by Assam education minister Ranoj Pegu, who announced it on social media.
Under the PM-USHA scheme, Dibrugarh University will be granted an amount of Rs 100 crore. The amount is being sanctioned to develop the university as a Multi-Disciplinary Education & Research University (MERU) under the National Education Policy (NEP).
Taking to X, Pegu stated, "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."
Meanwhile, Cotton University and Bodoland University will receive University Strengthening grants of Rs. 20 crore each.
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