Odisha Cabinet approved the proposal of amendment of the Odisha Universities Act, 1989

Bhubaneswar 23/11/2024:In a significant step towards strengthening higher education in Odisha, the Odisha Cabinet in its meeting on Saturday approved the proposal of amendment of the Odisha Universities Act, 1989.

According to an official press release, the amendment aims to address critical challenges faced by universities, while enhancing the overall academic excellence, governance, and administrative efficiency of the universities.

Key aspects of the amendment focus on improving the recruitment process, empowering universities with more autonomy allowing them to make decisions independently while maintaining accountability and involving academic professionals in crucial decision-making processes, reintroduction of Senate, formation of building and works committee, finance committee, etc.

By amending the Act, the state government aims to streamline the recruitment process and eliminate the stagnation caused by the recruitment of teachers by court cases.

The changes are designed to create a more transparent and time-bound procedure for appointments, ensuring that vacancies are filled promptly.

This amendment has also incorporated the NEP’s transformative aspects such as the emphasis on multidisciplinary education, skill development, enhanced access through distance learning, skill development for employability, etc