10 per cent of the total provision, has been directly provided to institutions through SAMS following the first phase of UG admissions for the academic year 2026-27.
First Installment Released Under ‘Gyanodaya’ Free Education Scheme: The Odisha government has released the first installment of the ‘Gyanodaya- Sikshya Ru Samruddhi’ scheme. Higher Education Minister Suryabanshi Suraj on Thursday informed it through his ‘X’ handle.
Odisha government has released Rs 9.56 crore as the first installment to Eligible higher education institutions under the ‘Gyanodaya – (KG to PG Free)’ scheme. The amount, which is 10 per cent of the total provision, has been directly provided to institutions through SAMS following the first phase of UG admissions for the academic year 2026-27.
Higher Education Minister Suryabanshi Suraj informed that the second installment of Rs 14.34 crore, which is 15 per cent, will be provided very soon. Under the ‘Gyanodaya – Shikshya Ru Samruddhi’ scheme, the Government of Odisha is providing financial support to ensure free education from KG to PG, he said.
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