'CUO to focus inclusive growth of Koraput'

Noted educationist Prof Sachidananda Mahanty, a former HoD of English at the University of Hyderabad, took charge as the Vice-Chancellor of the Central University of Odisha (CUO), Koraput on Friday.Speaking to mediapersons, Prof Mahanty said the varsity would act for the benefit of tribal and underprivileged region Koraput first before taking up the responsibility of the State as a whole and nation at large.

The university would take steps to reach out to the people at grassroots level so as to realise their needs and grow the aspiration among their children towards higher education.“like the corporate bodies do under their CSR initiatives, the CUO will adopt at least two nearby villages for ensuring inclusive growth,” Prof Mohanty said, adding he would also discuss the problem of inadequate staff in almost all departments of the varsity with the HRD during his visit to Delhi soon.