JNU, Odisha government collaborate for Odia studies facility
The proposed Biju Patnaik Special Centre for Odia Studies aims at delving into the leadership, governance and contribution of former chief minister of Odisha, Biju Patnaik
The Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) and the government of Odisha have recently signed a pact. The agreement is signed for the establishment of a centre for Odia studies at the university. Under this collaboration, . The Odisha government will provide a one-time assistance of INR 10 crore for the educational facility. The proposed Biju Patnaik Special Centre for Odia Studies aims at delving into the leadership, governance and contribution of former chief minister of Odisha, Biju Patnaik, officials said.
The agreement was signed here between state higher education secretary Arvind Agrawal and JNU vice-chancellor Santishree Dhulipudi Pandit, on the sidelines of the three-day World Odia Language Conference, which will conclude on Monday, i.e. February 5, 2024.
Besides Biju Patnaik's leadership and governance, the centre will study the Jagannath culture and manuscriptology of ancient Odia literature, the officials said. Pandit said the Biju Patnaik Special Centre for Odia Studies would create favourable conditions for promotion of Odia language, literature and culture.
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