Additional Rs 18 cr to be spent on infra of RD Women’s University

Bhubaneswar: Additional projects worth more than Rs 18 crore were announced today for Ramadevi Women’s University. During a function on the university premises, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik declared over Rs 18 crore will be spent for renovation of its old academic building, hostel building and open air stage.

This is a unique institute in the sense that it’s the first and only university in Odisha till now, dedicated to women’s education. It carries the vision of Maa Ramadevi for the education and empowerment of women in Odisha. Therefore, its responsibility is also unique. Efforts will be on for development of Ramadevi Women’s University, Patnaik stated.

Today, the Chief Minister dedicated the newly-constructed academic block, library and hostel buildings on the varsity premises. The three buildings were built at the cost of Rs 33 crore.

Among others, Higher Education Minister Arun Sahoo, MLA Ananta Kumar Jena and Ramadevi Women’s University Vice Chancellor Aparajita Chowdhury were present at the programme.