Dibrugarh, Feb 17: Dibrugarh University has been selected for multi-disciplinary education and research universities (MERU) under Pradhan Mantri Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (PM-USHA).

As part of this intervention, the University has received approval of Rs 100 crore.

Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Assam education minister Ranoj Pegu said,
“Happy to share that the Project Approval Board (PAB) under the Pradhan Mantri Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (PM-USHA) has selected Dibrugarh University for development as a Multi-Disciplinary Education & Research University (MERU) under NEP. The University will now get a grant of ₹ 100 crores. Cotton University and Bodoland University will receive University Strengthening grants of ₹20 crore each,”.

Happy to share that the Project Approval Board (PAB) under the Pradhan Mantri Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (PM-USHA) has selected Dibrugarh University for development as a Multi-Disciplinary Education & Research University (MERU) under NEP. The University will now get a grant of Rs.…

— Ranoj Pegu (@ranojpeguassam) February 17, 2024

Dibrugarh University in their official Facebook page wrote, “Dibrugarh University is elated & enthused on being selected for MERU under PM-USHA (total amount approved Rs. 100 crores) . We extend our deepest gratitude to the Central Government of India and the Assam Government for this support to promote Dibrugarh University as a Multi-disciplinary Education and Research University,”.

Dibrugarh University is the second oldest University in Assam and in the Northeast. It was set up on July 1, 1965 under the provisions of the Dibrugarh University Act, 1965.

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