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The Odisha Higher Education Department has announced that it will provide Wi-Fi access across campuses of all state-run universities as most of the study materials are nowadays available online. Read the full details here!
New Delhi: As per the latest updates, Odisha Government has taken the initiative to boost e-learning in state by providing free Wi-Fi in public universities of Odisha. This step will enhance the learning and educational experience for students.
On November 1, 2023, Ramakanta Nayak, Special Secretary of Higher Education Department directed the registrars of all public state universities to provide a detailed budget estimate including GST and service charges for the installation of Wi-Fi services on their campuses.
In a letter to all registrars, Ramakanta Nayak wrote, "The Odisha government intends to provide free Wi-Fi for students on university campuses as most of the study materials are nowadays available online”. Officials shared that this work will begin after the budgets are received from universities.
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With this, students of all 17 public universities in the state will get free WiFi facilities on their campuses to boost e-learning. This step will help students access study/reference materials and books online with ease.
Free WiFi at Utkal University and Rama Devi Women’s University
As of now, Utkal University and Rama Devi Women’s University are offering students free Wi-Fi on the campuses. This decision will motivate other universities in the state to provide their students with free internet access.
Earlier in 2023, Former Higher Education Minister, Rohit Pujari announced that the government will make Wi-Fi accessible to students of all colleges, universities, and technical institutions across Odisha from the academic session 2023-24.
In addition to this, every student will get 1 GB of data every day, he added. Apart from this, the BJD government promised in its election platform for the 2019 assembly and general elections that it would provide free Wi-Fi and 1GB of data to students in all institutions and universities.
By promoting free Wi-Fi connection, the state government aims to offer students the resources they require to excel both academically and foster a culture of digital learning within the state's educational environment.
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