The government has approved Rs 676.70 crore for the infrastructural development of universities and colleges in Odisha under PM-USHA.

• PM-USHA (Pradhan Mantri Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan) is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme approved under the NEP 2020 framework.
• The scheme aims to fund state universities and colleges, especially in rural areas, to enhance their quality and align with prescribed norms and standards.
• Key focus areas include ensuring equity, access, and inclusion in higher education, developing quality teaching and learning processes, and accrediting non-accredited institutions.
• The scheme emphasizes ICT-based digital infrastructure and enhancing employability through multidisciplinary education.