Odisha Higher Education Minister Suryabanshi Suraj has instructed seven state-run universities to expedite the renewal of their National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) accreditation.
The institutions directed to speed up the process include Vikram Deb University, Rajendra University, Dharanidhar University, Madhusudan Law University, and Shri Jagannath Sanskrit Vishvavidyalaya, among others. Minister Suraj assured that the state government will extend complete logistical and administrative support to ensure a seamless accreditation drive.
To strengthen university operations, Vice-Chancellors have already been appointed, and interviews are underway to recruit over 1,400 professors and associate professors.
The Higher Education Department continues to coordinate with the University Grants Commission (UGC) to strengthen overall academic infrastructure. The initiative aims to improve national standings, including NIRF rankings, across state universities.
