The World Bank would provide Rs 23 crore to the Brahmapur University to undertake infrastructure and research works in the university and its affiliated colleges.
A memorandum of understanding (MoU) would be signed between the World Bank and the Higher Education Department by end of the current month for availing the funds.
It was revealed after a two-member team of the World Bank-led by Denis Scoder held discussions with the department advisor Sarita Rout, Vice-Chancellor Prof Rajendra Prasad Dah and Prof Sudhakar Patro about the proposed projects. Patro presented a proposal of Rs 23.29 crore before the team.
According to the proposal, Rs 6.9 crore has been estimated for establishment of Wireless Healthcare in Biotechnology under the university’s Centre of Excellency project, Rs 6.9 crore estimated for research and education and 9.3 crore for development of infrastructure in 156 colleges working under the university.
Among others, PG Council Chairman Prof Devi Prasanna Patnaik, Registrar Ranjan Kumar Biswal, CDC Principal Prof Aparajita Choudhury, Centre of Excellency Director Prof RK Mishra and Dr Susanta Kumar Baral were present.