Odisha Cabinet Approves Proposal for Leasing Out Land for Establishment of SVKM University 

Bhubaneswar: The State Cabinet chaired by Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has approved the proposal for leasing out of land for establishment of Shri Vile Parle Kelavani Mandal (SVKM) University.

“State Cabinet has approved the proposal for leasing out of land measuring to an extent of 40 acres in favour of Shri Vile Parle Kelavani Mandal (SVKM) Trust in the village Goudakashipur, Jatni, Bhubaneswar for establishment of Shri Vile Parle Kelavani Mandal (SVKM) University”, as per an official note issued by the State Government.

The proposed SVKM University will function as learning resource centre and will provide for national and global participation in higher education. Basing on merit, the said Trust will keep 30% of seats reserved for the underprivileged students of Odisha, it added.