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Ravenshaw University faculty meet Odisha CM to raise academic concerns
✍️ Kanak News Odisha
🗓 26 Aug 2026, 10:19 AM
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A delegation of Ravenshaw University teachers met Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik in Bhubaneswar, highlighting several concerns affecting the institution.
Ravenshaw University, one of Odisha's premier higher‑education institutions, sent a delegation of senior faculty members to the Chief Minister's office in Bhubaneswar on a recent date. The teachers presented a list of grievances that they say hinder the university's academic performance and growth.
Key points raised included the need for timely recruitment of vacant teaching posts, improvement of laboratory and library infrastructure, and greater autonomy in curriculum design. The faculty also sought clarification on pending financial allocations for ongoing campus projects.
Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik listened to the concerns and assured that the state government would review the issues promptly. He pledged to coordinate with the university's administration to expedite pending approvals and to ensure that the institution receives adequate support to maintain its standards of excellence.
The meeting concluded with a commitment to hold follow‑up discussions within the next few weeks, aiming to translate the proposals into actionable measures.
Ravenshaw University continues to serve as a key centre for research and education in eastern India, and the faculty's engagement with the state leadership underscores the importance of addressing systemic challenges in the public higher‑education sector.
Key points raised included the need for timely recruitment of vacant teaching posts, improvement of laboratory and library infrastructure, and greater autonomy in curriculum design. The faculty also sought clarification on pending financial allocations for ongoing campus projects.
Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik listened to the concerns and assured that the state government would review the issues promptly. He pledged to coordinate with the university's administration to expedite pending approvals and to ensure that the institution receives adequate support to maintain its standards of excellence.
The meeting concluded with a commitment to hold follow‑up discussions within the next few weeks, aiming to translate the proposals into actionable measures.
Ravenshaw University continues to serve as a key centre for research and education in eastern India, and the faculty's engagement with the state leadership underscores the importance of addressing systemic challenges in the public higher‑education sector.