BJD Urges Odisha Guv to Appoint VCs in 13 State Universities

• Odisha's opposition BJD urged Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati to immediately fill vice-chancellor posts in 13 state-run universities.
• A delegation from Biju Yuva Janata Dal and Biju Chhatra Janata Dal submitted a memorandum to the Governor.
• They called for full-time VCs, fair selection, filling teacher/staff vacancies, and protecting academic integrity.
• The BJD alleged the state's higher education system is in a "coma" due to delayed VC appointments.
• Governor Kambhampati assured the delegation that the appointment process is underway and will be completed soon.