India, April 13 -- The Odisha University (Amendment) Act, 2024 has come into effect in the state following the assent of the Governor of Odisha, Dr. Haribabu Kambhampati.

The Bill was passed on 2nd April, 2025, after extensive deliberation in the Odisha Assembly. With the the Governor's approval on 12th April, 2025, the Act is now in force throughout the state, marking a significant reform in Odisha's higher education system, a release by the Higher Education Department stated today.

Expressing his gratitude to the Governor, Higher Education Minister Suryabanshi Suraj described this development as a "new dawn" for higher education in the state. He emphasized that the act will bring transformative changes aimed at strengthening the educ...