India, Feb. 22 -- Amid growing demands to grant university status to Shailabala Women's Autonomous College, Odisha Higher Education Minister Suryabanshi Suraj on Sunday said that the state government plans to establish a university in every district in a phased manner.

Government not ignoring demand: Minister Reacting to allegations by students over alleged "negligence" towards Shailabala Women's College in the Odisha Budget 2026-27, the Minister said the government remains concerned about the long-standing demand and has not overlooked it.

30 universities in 30 districts "As per the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, there will be 30 universities across all 30 districts of Odisha, implemented in phases. In this year's budget, prior...