Maharaja Sriram Chandra Bhanja Deo University
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Former name | North Orissa University |
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| Motto | Sādhanā Swābhimān Sádbhābanā Swayåmsampurnatā |
| Type | Public University |
| Established | 13 July 1998 |
| Accreditation | NAAC |
Academic affiliations | UGC |
| Visitor | President of India |
| Chancellor | Governor of Odisha |
| Vice-Chancellor | Santosh Kumar Tripathy |
| Location | , , India 21°55′49″N 86°45′49″E / 21.9303°N 86.7636°E |
| Campus | Urban, 98.84 acres (40.00 ha) |
| Colours | Maroon and Yellow |
| Website | www |
The Maharaja Sriram Chandra Bhanja Deo University (MSCB University), formerly known as North Orissa University (NOU), was created by the Government of Orissa under Section 32 of the Odisha University Act, 1989 (Act 5 of 1989), by notice No. 880 dated 13th July 1998. The university was established in 1999 on a 98.84-acre piece of land in Baripada, located in the Mayurbhanj District of Odisha[1]. It was created by separating a portion from Utkal University and operates as an affiliating institution. The University has been acknowledged by the University Grants Commission in accordance with Sections 2(f) and 12(B) of the UGC Act, 1956, effective from February 15, 2000, and June 21, 2006, respectively. The university's physical authority encompasses the Mayurbhanj and Keonjhar districts in the northern region of Odisha, which are densely inhabited by tribal groups. MSCBU has authority over 110 colleges, which consist of 68 in Mayurbhanj and 42 in Keonjhar. Among these colleges, there are 3 Autonomous Colleges, 2 Law Colleges, 1 Medical College, and 3 Teachers' Education (B.Ed.) Colleges, one of which is specifically for physically challenged students. These colleges provide education to a significant number of students at both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels. MSCBU is acknowledged by the Bar Council of India, DEC, IGNOU, NCTE, and is included in the Association of Indian Universities and Association of Commonwealth Universities[1].
University at a Glance[edit]
By notification No. 880 dated July 13, 1998, the Odisha government created the Maharaja Sriram Chandra Bhanja Deo University (MSCB University), formerly known as North Orissa University (NOU), in accordance with Section 32 of the Odisha University Act, 1989 (Act 5 of 1989).[2]
It was separated from Utkal University and has been operating as an affiliating university at Takatpur (98.84 acres) of Baripada in the Mayurbhanj District of Odisha since 1999. With effect from 15 February 2000 and 21 June 2006, respectively, the University Grants Commission has granted recognition to the institution in accordance with Sections 2(f) and 12(B) of the UGC Act, 1956. The northern districts of Odisha, Mayurbhanj and Keonjhar, which are heavily inhabited with tribal groups, are under the university's territorial jurisdiction. NOU's jurisdiction includes 103 institutions (Mayurbhanj-65 + Keonjhar-38), including 2 Autonomous institutions, 2 Law Colleges, and 3 Teachers' Education (B.Ed.) Colleges (including one specifically for physically challenged students), which provide graduate and post-graduate education to numerous students.[2] The Bar Council of India, DEC, IGNOU, NCTE, as well as the Association of Indian Universities and Association of Commonwealth Universities all recognise MSCB University.[1]
History[edit]
The Government of Odisha under the Section 32 of the Odisha University Act, 1989 (Act 5 of 1989), established the Maharaja Sriram Chandra Bhanja Deo University and notified vide notification No. 880 dated 13 July 1998. The university is included in the list of Universities maintained under section 2 (f) of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956,[1] to impart higher education in the Tribal base area of Northern Odisha.
On 23 December 2020, the 150th birth anniversary of Maharaja Sriram Chandra Bhanja Deo, CM of Odisha announced that North Orissa University of Mayurbhanj district will now be known as Maharaja Sriram Chandra Bhanja Deo University as the institution has been renamed after the erstwhile King of the princely state of Mayurbhanj.[3]
Vision and Mission[edit]
The goal is to establish a distinguished educational institution that incorporates a worldwide perspective to shape and direct local thinking and behavior. The University aims to become a leading institution in generating and sharing knowledge by combining quality with fairness, education with practical experience, research with innovation, and providing students with meaningful livelihood opportunities while upholding their dignity. The objective is to cultivate the students' intellectual responsiveness, social responsibility, ethical sensitivity, and professional competence, with the aim of fostering good citizenship. Our mission is to use education as a catalyst to enhance self-esteem and drive positive change among all students, with a particular focus on those from the Mayurbhanj and Keonjhar districts, which fall under the jurisdiction of the University. Our goal is to provide a secure and efficient environment for our students to study, work, and conduct research. We do this by upholding professionalism, excellence, collaboration, and environmental responsibility, in line with both national requirements and worldwide standards.[1] Ensuring a pristine, effective, responsive, and open system of management and governance for all individuals and groups involved. Empowering the University to embody the utmost principles of fairness, equality, and empathy for the vulnerable and underprivileged. Establishing effective and result-oriented academic connections with national and global organizations, including industry, to promote stakeholder involvement, social development via research, innovation, consultation, and outreach.[4] Creating an environment that supports a comprehensive education system where natural science, technology, social sciences, liberal arts, and human values come together in a balanced way to promote nation development and the sustainability of our planet.Perception. The goal is to establish a distinguished educational institution that incorporates a worldwide perspective to shape and direct local thinking and behavior. The University aims to become a leading institution in generating and sharing knowledge by combining greatness with fairness, teaching with practical application, research with creativity, and providing students with opportunities for sustainable livelihoods and respect. The aim is to cultivate the students' intellectual responsiveness, social responsibility, ethical sensitivity, and professional competence, with the ultimate goal of shaping them into exemplary citizens[4].
- Our mission is to use education as a catalyst to enhance self-esteem and drive positive change for all students, with a particular focus on those residing in the Mayurbhanj and Keonjhar districts, which fall under the jurisdiction of the University.
- Our goal is to provide a secure and efficient environment for our students to study, work, and conduct research. We do this via professionalism, quality, cooperation, and environmental responsibility, while also meeting national requirements and worldwide standards.
- Ensuring a system of administration and governance that is hygienic, effective, considerate, and open to all those involved.
- Empowering the University to embody the utmost principles of social fairness, gender equality, and empathy for the vulnerable and underprivileged.
- Establishing effective and result-oriented academic connections with national and global organizations, including industry, to promote stakeholder involvement, social development, and research, innovation, consulting, and outreach.
- Creating an environment that supports a comprehensive education system where disciplines such as natural science, technology, social sciences, liberal arts, and human values seamlessly come together to promote nation building and the sustainability of our planet.
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d e "About NOU". www.nou.nic.in. Retrieved 10 June 2020.
- ^ a b "Maharaja Sriram Chandra Bhanja Deo University". nou.nic.in. Retrieved 26 September 2023.
- ^ "North Orissa University now bears Mayurbhanj Maharaja's name". The New Indian Express 09:32am IST. 23 December 2020. Retrieved 24 December 2020.
- ^ a b https://nou.nic.in/Vision-Mission.htm.
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