Odia University, is a state language research university situated in Satyabadi on the eastern coast of Odisha, India.[3]
About
After the Odia language was recognised as a Classical language of India on 20 February 2014, it was decided to establish a university solely dedicated to the research, promotion and study of Odia literature, linguistics, history, and culture.[4]
The Odia University, is established as a language university under the Odia University Act, 2017, passed by the Odisha Legislative Assembly. The university began its first academic session on 5 September 2023.[5]
The permanent campus of the university inaugurated by Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on 24 January 2024 near Satyabadi Bana Bidyalaya[6] which was established by the famous Panchasakha (Pandit Gopabandhu Das, Acharya Harihar, Pandit Nilakantha Das, Krupasindhu Mishra and Godabarish Misra).
Academics
Currently the university offers an integrated M.A. Ph.D. program.[7]
Schools
- School of Odia Language & Literature
- School of Regional, Tribal Language & Heritage Studies
- School of Linguistics & Natural Language Processing
References
- ^ "Prof. Sabita Pradhan Appointed First VC Of Satyabadi Odia University". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 19 April 2024.
- ^ "Government approves 21 teaching posts for Odia University". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 19 April 2024.
- ^ "List of Universities in Odisha | Higher Education Department". dhe.odisha.gov.in. Retrieved 19 April 2024.
- ^ Barik, Satyasundar (3 February 2024). "Naveen Patnaik govt. to come up with a language policy for promotion of Odia". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 19 April 2024.
- ^ "Committee To Finalise Syllabus For Three Courses Of Odia University". The Times of India. Retrieved 19 April 2024.
- ^ "Odisha CM unveils Odia University campus at Satyabadi in Puri". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 19 April 2024.
- ^ "Entrance Test & e- Admission into Integrated M.A. Ph.D. Programme at Odia University, Satyabadi". SAMS, Odisha. Retrieved 12 April 2024.