Some exisiting universities and institutes may be upgraded to Innovation University status

February 2nd, 2010

Update: See also the reports in Deecan Herald, Zee News and Economic Times.

Following is an excerpt from a report in Indian Express.

Top educational institutes in the country could soon be converted to ‘Innovation Universities’ — complete with huge funds, unbridled academic freedom and linkages with foreign institutes.

Revising its views on the much-discussed 14 Innovation Universities and keeping in mind the long inception period involved in setting them up, the HRD Ministry has decided that it will alongside upgrade worthy institutes to Innovation varsities. The plan is said to have found PMO’s approval.

…In a new “Concept note”, now frozen by the HRD Ministry, it is proposed that India also recognise its national asset in the form of excelling educational institutes and facilitate — with marginal investment — their transition to match that of an “Innovation Varsity”.

Odisha needs to watch out this development and make sure it gets its fair share.

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