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Time of India
3 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Plan to install LED floodlights in silk city sports complex
1 2 Berhampur: The Mahatma Gandhi Stadium, a major sports complex in silk city, is set for a major upgrade with the installation of LED floodlights. Administrative approval was accorded recently by the govt to an estimate of around Rs 10.67 crore for supply, installation, testing of high-mast LED floodlights in the stadium's cricket ground. The amount also included the annual comprehensive maintenance of floodlights, official sources said. The project would be executed by Idco, they said. Floodlights will enable to conduct night cricket tournaments in the stadium, said sports lovers. "A long-standing demand of sportspersons, especially cricket lovers, has been fulfilled with govt approval for installing LED floodlights in the sports complex," said K Anil Kumar, MLA (Berhampur). The MLA said he had earlier requested sports minister Suryabanshi Suraj for sanction of the floodlighting system in the sports complex and also raised the issue in the assembly. Organisers of a cricket tournament at the ground have been forced to hire floodlights by paying a high amount for installation and to conduct the matches. J Kameswar Rao, general secretary, Ganjam District Athletic Association (GDAA), said during the construction of the stadium, there was a provision for floodlights. But later, it was withdrawn and they had been demanding installation of floodlights for a long time. "We hope the executing agency will float a tender soon to execute the floodlighting system in the stadium. With its installation, major cricket tournaments can be held in Berhampur," he said.
Hans India
11-06-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
IGNOU to offer courses in Odia
Bhubaneswar: Odisha's Higher Education department and Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), New Delhi, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to offer a range of undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma and certificate programmes in Odia language. According to the agreement, IGNOU will now provide courses such as Bachelor's and Master's degrees, postgraduate diplomas, diplomas, certificates and specialised programmes — including travel and tourism management, BBA, MBA and other professional courses — in Odia language across the State. Higher Education Minister Suryabanshi Suraj attended the signing ceremony as the chief guest on Monday. 'Through this MoU, our students can now pursue higher education in Odia,' Suraj said. The minister said offering programmes in mother tongue removes barriers. 'Language or medium should no longer be a hindrance in access to higher education,' he said, adding that this initiative reinforces the National Education Policy's focus on providing education in regional languages. The MoU is expected to foster students' creativity, reduce dropout rates and boost the State's gross enrolment ratio in higher education, Suraj added. Higher Education Secretary Arvind Agarwal, department Special Secretary Ramakant Nayak, IGNOU Vice Chancellor Uma Kanjilal and Registrar Alok Chaubey were present at the event.
Time of India
10-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
IGNOU materials to be translated into Odia
Bhubaneswar: Higher education department on Monday signed an MoU with Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) to facilitate the translation of IGNOU's course materials for all academic programmes into Odia for the benefit of Odia-speaking learners. The aim of the agreement is to deliver IGNOU's UG, PG, and certificate programmes in the Odia language and to improve access to quality higher education for Odia-speaking learners, particularly from rural and marginalised communities, official sources said. According to the MoU, this understanding is to foster a collaborative framework between IGNOU and higher education department for content translation, academic support, outreach, and learner facilitation. The department may upload the translated management course material of IGNOU in different languages on their portal for free access by students and faculty members from different institutions in Odisha and outside. The copyright of the translated material will be as per IPR and relevant policies of IGNOU, said official sources. The university will provide access to original course materials and content. It will provide technical and academic guidance related to the translation process, review and approve the quality of translated materials to ensure academic rigour and accuracy, and facilitate the use of the translated materials within its existing academic framework as per IGNOU norms. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Good News: You May Be Richer Than You Think Undo The department will bear all expenses related to the translation, vetting, and final review of the course materials, including honorarium, editorial, administrative, and any other incidental costs. It will engage qualified translators, editors, and academic experts proficient in Odia and the subject areas concerned to ensure the accuracy and quality of the final translated materials. The department will coordinate with IGNOU for effective implementation and timely completion of the translation process. The govt will spend more than Rs 2 crore for this purpose. This MoU shall be effective from the date of signing and shall remain valid for five years. Higher education minister Suryabanshi Suraj said the Odisha govt is implementing the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 in the state, which has the main objective of promoting vernacular languages. "For this, we are going to translate all courses that are available with IGNOU," he added.
The Hindu
10-06-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Odisha higher education department, IGNOU sign MoU to offer courses in Odia
Odisha's Higher Education Department and the Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), New Delhi, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to offer a range of undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, and certificate programmes in Odia language, a minister said. According to the agreement, IGNOU will now provide courses such as bachelor's and master's degrees, postgraduate diplomas, diplomas, certificates, and specialised programmes — including travel and tourism management, BBA, MBA, and other professional courses — in Odia language across the state. Higher Education Minister Suryabanshi Suraj attended the signing ceremony as the chief guest on Monday. "Through this MoU, our students can now pursue higher education in Odia," he said. The minister said offering programmes in the mother tongue removes barriers. "Language or medium should no longer be a hindrance in access to higher education," he said, adding that this initiative reinforces the National Education Policy's focus on providing education in regional languages. The MoU is expected to foster students' creativity, reduce dropout rates, and boost the state's gross enrolment ratio in higher education, the minister added. Higher Education Secretary, Arvind Agarwal, Department Special Secretary, Ramakant Nayak, IGNOU Vice-Chancellor, Professor Uma Kanjilal, and Registrar Dr. Alok Chaubey were present at the event, an official statement said.
United News of India
10-06-2025
- Politics
- United News of India
Odisha: IGNOU to offer various degree programmes in Odia
Bhubaneswar, June 10 (UNI) The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), New Delhi, will now offer a range of undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, and certificate programmes in the Odia language in Odisha. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in this regard was signed between the Higher Education Department, Government of Odisha, and IGNOU here on Monday. Official sources said that, as per the MoU, IGNOU will provide courses such as Bachelor's and Master's degrees, postgraduate diplomas, diplomas, certificates, and specialised programmes in travel and tourism management, BBA, MBA, and other courses in the Odia language. Higher Education Minister Suryabanshi Suraj, who attended the signing ceremony, said that with this MoU, students in Odisha can now pursue higher education in Odia. Suraj emphasised that offering programmes in the mother tongue removes barriers. 'Language or medium should no longer be a hindrance in access to higher education,' he added. The minister further stated that this initiative reinforces the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020's focus on providing education in regional languages. The MoU, he said, is expected to foster students' creativity, reduce dropout rates, and boost the state's gross enrolment ratio in higher education. UNI DP ARN
