Odisha identifies three locations for university townships
University townships are educational complexes that include multiple universities, colleges, research institutions, skill centres, and residential campuses
The Odisha government has identified three potential locations for university townships as outlined in the Union Budget 2026-27. These complexes, intended to foster research and excellence in education, would consist of multiple universities, colleges, research institutions, skill centers, and residential campuses. The proposed sites, each requiring a contiguous 1000-acre parcel, are Kamakhyanagar, Puri-Balukhanda, and Jatni or Tangi.
The university townships will be established through a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model, with each township functioning as an integrated academic, research, skilling, and residential ecosystem. The State is also considering a township focused on mining and allied disciplines, given the region's rich mineral resources. The development of these townships aims to cultivate an industry-led academic ecosystem, promoting collaboration between education, research, and industry.
Each township could include up to eight greenfield universities, each occupying 25 acres, alongside shared infrastructure within the complex. Additionally, the State Higher Education Department is exploring the possibility of establishing university townships in and around Bhubaneswar, Sambalpur, Koraput, and other suitable locations across the State, contingent upon the availability of suitable land and coordination with relevant departments and district administrations.
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