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Jadavpur University Receives Rs 47 Crore for Infrastructure Development
Jadavpur University in Kolkata is getting Rs 47 crore from the central and state governments to improve its buildings and facilities.
This money is part of a bigger plan called RUSA 2.0, where the government gives money to universities for better education and research.
The university has to use all this money by the end of March 2024.
They are planning to use it for things like making a computer system to handle school work, improving science labs, helping teachers with their research, and giving scholarships to students.
This money is important because the university has been having money problems and needs to make things better for students and teachers.
Jadavpur University receives Rs 47 crore under RUSA 2.0 scheme.
Funds to be utilised by March 31, 2024.
Total sanctioned amount under RUSA is Rs 100 crore, with Rs 53 crore already released in 2019.
Priority areas for fund utilisation include ERP system development, laboratory upgrades, research projects, and scholarships.
Funds aim to address financial constraints and improve academic and research infrastructure.
- Who
- Jadavpur University, Central and State Government
- What
- Receiving Rs 47 crore for infrastructure development
- Where
- Jadavpur University, Kolkata
- When
- Funds to be utilised by March 31, 2024
- Why
- To improve academic and research infrastructure, and address financial constraints
Key facts
- Fund Amount
- Rs 47 crore
- Funding Scheme
- Rashtriya Uchchatara Shiksha Abhiyaan (RUSA 2.0)
- Funding Ratio
- 60:40 (Central:State Government)
- Total Sanctioned Amount
- Rs 100 crore
- First Instalment
- Rs 53 crore (2019)
- Deadline for Utilisation
- March 31, 2024
- Priority Areas
- ERP system, laboratory upgrades, research projects, scholarships
Quotes
Chiranjib Bhattacharjee
Vice Chancellor of Jadavpur University
“The fund, provided by the central and state government under a 60:40 ratio, was disbursed through the state education department.”
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“The university was currently identifying priority areas for utilisation of the funds by March 31.”
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Suranjan Das
Former Vice-Chancellor of Jadavpur University
“The Centre failed to release the second instalment of funds (Rs 47 crore), impeding the research and academic activities of the university.”
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