The Odisha government has prioritised higher and technical education in the latest budget, announcing four new universities and two engineering colleges. The move marks a milestone in the state’s education history.
Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi’s budget declaration has put Skill Development and Technical Education Minister Sampad Chandra Swain into action mode. He directed commissioners and secretaries to take immediate steps for speedy implementation.
The government announced new engineering colleges in Paradip and Bolangir. Minister Swain urged district administrations to coordinate with officials and fast‑track administrative and legal procedures so that institutions become operational within the scheduled timeframe. He said the initiative would transform education in these districts and create opportunities for youth.
Jagatsinghpur will also get a new university. The minister wrote to the Higher Education Department, asking for urgent measures to establish the greenfield university. He also requested the district collector to coordinate with departments and accelerate groundwork.
Swain noted that Jagatsinghpur had long demanded a university and an engineering college. He expressed gratitude to the Chief Minister on behalf of residents, calling the announcement a gift that would reshape the district’s future.
The minister emphasised that technical education will play a key role in realising the vision of a prosperous Odisha. He said the new institutions will open pathways for youth development and strengthen the state’s academic infrastructure.
