India, May 14 -- The Odisha government will provide 40.197 acres of land free of cost to Dharanidhar University in Keonjhar district.

A proposal in this regard was approved by the state Cabinet, headed by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, today.

The Cabinet has approved a proposal of the Revenue and Disaster Management Department to lease out 40.197 acres of land to Dharanidhar University in Keonjhar free of cost for establishment of the varsity's north and south campus, said the Chief Minister.

The state government will waive off premium, incidental charges, annual ground rent, cess and all other arrear dues while leasing out the land to the university.

The government will waive off non-recurring dues to the tune of Rs 140.71 crore...