02-05-2024, 01:28 AM
Following is an excerpt from https://indianexpress.com/article/india/...s-9143976/
Quote:Odisha’s higher education department signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with JNU according to which the state government will provide a one-time corpus of Rs 10 crore for establishment of the special centre. It will offer a master’s programme covering various facets of Odia studies. The focus will also be on international teaching and research in Odia language and literature, exploring historical maritime linkages of ancient Kalinga (a region that encompassed modern-day Odisha) empire with South east Asia, diasporic connections and promoting contemporary Odia culture through publications and collaborative research.
The special centre will also facilitate research on the leadership, governance and contributions of Biju Patnaik and his role in the freedom struggle of Indonesia.