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Odisha releases Rs 14.34 crore under Gyanodaya
Hindustan Times··1d ago
Odisha released a second instalment of Rs 14.34 crore to eligible higher education institutions under the Gyanodaya scheme for 2026-27, officials said. The amount is 15 percent of approved assistance. Funds moved through the Student Academic Management System. An earlier first instalment of Rs 9.56 crore, or 10 percent, lifts total disbursal so far to Rs 23.90 crore.
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What It Means For You
- Eligible higher education institutions receive the second Gyanodaya instalment for 2026-27.
- Students in covered UG and PG programmes are the intended beneficiaries of the free-education scheme.
- Minister Suryabanshi Suraj said phased releases aim to keep benefits flowing without financial barriers.
What's Happening
- The second instalment equals 15 percent of approved assistance under the scheme.
- The first instalment of Rs 9.56 crore was 10 percent of approved assistance.
- Payments moved through the Student Academic Management System, officials said.
What Gyanodaya covers
- The full scheme name is Gyanodaya Shiksha Ru Samruddhi, described as KG to PG free education.
- It covers state public universities, government colleges and government-aided private colleges.
- Only regular UG and PG programmes at eligible institutions are included.
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