UGC team on varsities’ tour

The New Indian Express, July 12, 2008

SAMBALPUR: A team of the University Grants Commission (UGC) is on a three-day tour to the Sambalpur University. The 11-member team is led by Vice Chancellor of BR Ambedkar Technical University, Maharashtra, Prof Ashok Ghetal reached here on Wednesday. He will decide on proposals put forth by the varsity which is estimated at Rs 80 crore.

The team met the syndicate members and deliberated on 11th Finance Commission provision with the Vice-Chancellor of the University Prof. U C Biswal. Later, they visited all the hostels and departments.

The proposals include introduction of five new departments and opening of a satellite centre of the university at Bhawanipatna. The delegation was also apprised of the research oriented work undertaken at the University and vision of the university for the next five years.

Berhampur: The 11th Plan Expert Committee of UGC led by Prof R.P. Kaushik visited the Berhampur University and interacted with the faculty to learn about the necessities. The team comprising nine experts which is on a three-day on a visit will submit a report on the needs of the university.