Question : REGIONAL CENTRE OF IGNTU



(a) the present status of the proposal for opening of a Regional Centre of Indira Gandhi National Tribal University in Kandhamal district of Orissa; and

(b) the time by which it is likely to be approved?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT(SMT. D. PURANDESWARI)

(a) & (b) According to the information furnished by Indira Gandhi National Tribal University (IGNTU), a proposal for opening of a Regional Centre in Kandhamal district of Orissa has been received by the University. Following consideration by an Experts’ Committee constituted by the Executive Council, the University has approached the Government of Orissa to provide 300 acres of land, free of cost, in tribal dominated area with adequate basic infrastructure such as connectivity with State/ National highway and assured electricity and water supply. The response of the State Government in this regard is awaited.