BJP cites university funding, scholarship to highlight education push in Odisha

Bhubaneswar, Oct 13 (UNI) With financial assistance to universities and investments in educational infrastructure, the Odisha government is seeking to expand access to higher education and improve academic facilities across the state, State BJP leaders claimed on Tuesday. Citing national figures, Party spokesperson Anil Biswal said the number of universities in India has increased from 760 in 2014-15 to 1,289, while medical colleges had grown from 387 to 846. He also cited an increase in MBBS seats from 51,348 to 1,39,864. On Odisha, he referred to the appointment of vice-chancellors in 14 universities, financial assistance of Rs 677 crore to…