Tathya.in, July 7, 2010
Xavier Institute of Management Bhubaneswar (XIMB) is expanding its’ fledging empire in a big way.
XIMB will open two Centers in Balangir and Sambalpur in Western Odisha to provide Higher Education in Management.
XIMB will open two Centers in Balangir and Sambalpur in Western Odisha to provide Higher Education in Management.
And Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has not only green signaled for the expansion, but has extended financial support for developing infrastructure for the new institutions.
Both for Balangir and Sambalpur Centers of XIMB, the State Government will provide Rs.20 crore grant from the kitty of Western Odisha Development Council (WODC), said sources.
The proposal was sent to the Chief Minister by Ananga Udaya Singh Deo, Minister Planning & Coordination and Public Enterprises.
Both for Balangir and Sambalpur Centers of XIMB, the State Government will provide Rs.20 crore grant from the kitty of Western Odisha Development Council (WODC), said sources.
The proposal was sent to the Chief Minister by Ananga Udaya Singh Deo, Minister Planning & Coordination and Public Enterprises.
Mr.Singh Deo, who is eager for the development of Western Odisha suggested that this part of the state does not have good quality educational institutions, which will help improve employability of the educated youth.
So opening branches of XIMB at Balangir and Sambalpur will fulfill this much felt need, said Mr. Singh Deo.
So opening branches of XIMB at Balangir and Sambalpur will fulfill this much felt need, said Mr. Singh Deo.
With separatist elements are active in Western Odisha, setting up Centers of Higher Learning will act as a deterrent, opined the Minister Mr.Singh Deo.
Chief Minister Mr.Patnaik, who is eager for balanced growth of the entire state, favored the idea and has approved the proposal, said a senior mandarin in the Department of Planning & Coordination.
Chief Secretary Tarun Kanti Mishra has also favored the idea of supporting XIMB as the top notch B-School is opening its branches at Balangir and Sambalpur.
As Xavier is a brand name well known in Odisha (through XIMB), India and abroad and educational institutions bearing the Xavier name are highly regarded in India and abroad, Mr Mishra also wanted to support the institution known for its academic excellence.
XIMB is a top management institute in India and ranked very highly and in fact, XIMB is the highest ranking institute in Odisha in any field.
XIMB, which is engaged in developmental activities in Balangir district has planned to start a program of ‘Rural Management’ with an intake capacity of 60 students and ‘General Management’ with specialization in ‘Banking and Financial Services” with similar capacity.
Chief Minister Mr.Patnaik, who is eager for balanced growth of the entire state, favored the idea and has approved the proposal, said a senior mandarin in the Department of Planning & Coordination.
Chief Secretary Tarun Kanti Mishra has also favored the idea of supporting XIMB as the top notch B-School is opening its branches at Balangir and Sambalpur.
As Xavier is a brand name well known in Odisha (through XIMB), India and abroad and educational institutions bearing the Xavier name are highly regarded in India and abroad, Mr Mishra also wanted to support the institution known for its academic excellence.
XIMB is a top management institute in India and ranked very highly and in fact, XIMB is the highest ranking institute in Odisha in any field.
XIMB, which is engaged in developmental activities in Balangir district has planned to start a program of ‘Rural Management’ with an intake capacity of 60 students and ‘General Management’ with specialization in ‘Banking and Financial Services” with similar capacity.
Fr.P T Joseph, SJ, Director of XIMB has given the proposal to the Department of Planning & Coordination for consideration.
The proposal was well appreciated in the Government and the Principal Secretary of DOPC Dr.R V Singh favored the idea.
Kalikesh Narayan Singh Deo, MP of Balangir has supported the proposal of XIMB to set up its campus at Balangir.
Singh Deo Jr. has talked to the Chief Minister and requested for the State Support in this regard.
For expanding the GER in the Western Odisha, he has talked to Dr.Sam Pitroda, Advisor to Prime Minister and Chairman National Knowledge Commission (NKC) in this regard.
Dr.Pitroda has assured him all his support in this regard, said sources.
The proposal was well appreciated in the Government and the Principal Secretary of DOPC Dr.R V Singh favored the idea.
Kalikesh Narayan Singh Deo, MP of Balangir has supported the proposal of XIMB to set up its campus at Balangir.
Singh Deo Jr. has talked to the Chief Minister and requested for the State Support in this regard.
For expanding the GER in the Western Odisha, he has talked to Dr.Sam Pitroda, Advisor to Prime Minister and Chairman National Knowledge Commission (NKC) in this regard.
Dr.Pitroda has assured him all his support in this regard, said sources.
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