Assam: Dibrugarh University gets Rs 100 crore grant for transformation into research hub
Dibrugarh: Assam's premier higher education institute Dibrugarh University has been selected for a transformative Rs 100 crore grant under the Pradhan Mantri Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (PM-USHA) scheme, marking a significant step towards its development as a multi-disciplinary education and research university (MERU).
Announcing the news on social media, Assam Education Minister Ranoj Pegu expressed his delight, stating, "Dibrugarh University has been chosen for development as a MERU under NEP. The university will receive a grant of Rs 100 crores. Additionally, Cotton University and Bodoland University will each receive Rs 20 crore under the University Strengthening grants."
The university's official Facebook page echoed the excitement, stating, "Dibrugarh University is elated and enthused to be selected for MERU under PM-USHA. We express our deepest gratitude to the Central Government and the Assam Government for this support towards establishing us as a multi-disciplinary education and research university."
Founded in 1965, Dibrugarh University is the second-oldest university in Assam and the Northeast region.
This grant will empower the institution to expand its academic offerings, strengthen research infrastructure, and foster collaborations across disciplines, ultimately enhancing its contribution to the educational landscape of the region.