Dibrugarh University in Assam just got a whopping grant of Rs 100 crore under the Pradhan Mantri Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (PM-USHA) scheme, marking a significant step towards its development as a Multi-Disciplinary Education and Research University (MERU).
Assam: Dibrugarh University Receives Rs 100 Crore Grant Under PM-USHA Scheme
Taking to microblogging platform X, 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 Rs 100 crore. Cotton University and Bodoland University will receive University Strengthening grants of Rs 20 crore each.”
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 crore). 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.”
Founded on July 1, 1965, Dibrugarh University is the second oldest University in Assam and in the Northeast region.