Odisha cabinet approves Shikshanet scheme to provide free Wi-Fi to College and University Students

Bhubaneswar, Nov 9 (UNI) In a major boost to digital education in Odisha, the state government has approved an ambitious initiative to provide free, secure and high-speed Wi-Fi internet facilities to students in government and aided higher education institutions across the state. The Odisha Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, on Monday approved the implementation of the flagship scheme, 'Odisha Shikshanet - Empowering Students through a Free Wi-Fi Internet Facility to All Colleges and Universities', with a total financial outlay of Rs 393.62 crore over three years, from the financial year 2026-27 to 2028-29. Briefing media persons after…