The State Assembly on Monday passed the Odisha State Higher Education Council Bill, following a discussion.
According to the Bill, a council by the name “The Odisha State Higher Education Council” would be established and headed by the Higher Education Minister.
The Council will be headquartered at Bhubaneswar. Apart from the Chairman post, the Council will have also a Vice-Chairperson post and 15 members, including three Vice -Chancellors of different universities in the State.
The Council would prepare plans for the State’s higher education sector and monitor their implementation as well.