DDU is still struggling to get UGC recognition.

The Dharanidhar University in Keonjhar district has been facing some challenges in obtaining the University Grants Commission (UGC) status, even though it has been a year and a half since its establishment. Despite being upgraded from a college to a university by the state government, the necessary steps to acquire UGC recognition were not taken, resulting in a rejection. This has caused concern among parents and alumni about the future of the students studying at this university without the UGC status. Sources have revealed that the application for recognition was previously rejected due to a technicality, but now efforts are being made to rectify the issue.

According to UGC rules, an extraordinary notification is required for recognition, followed by the passing of a Bill in the state Assembly. This process had not been completed before, leading to the rejection of the application. However, the university has now sent an extraordinary notification to the state Assembly and is hopeful that the Bill will be passed soon. Unfortunately, the Bill was not tabled in the recent Winter Session of the Assembly, causing worry among students about the validity of their certificates without UGC recognition. Concerned individuals have brought this issue to the attention of authorities, urging for prompt action to be taken.

On the other hand, educationists in Keonjhar district are unhappy with the closure of the Dharanidhar Autonomous College, apart from the Government Women's College. This leaves the district with no other government colleges, causing concern about the accessibility of higher education for students, especially those from financially disadvantaged backgrounds. Many have suggested the need for a college to coexist with the university, like in other districts, to ensure the delivery of quality higher education. The alumni of the college have also appealed to the Chief Minister and Education Minister to protect the heritage of the district and allow for the continuation of degree courses.

The Vice-Chancellor in charge and Officer on Special Duty, Dr. Pratap Kumar Mohanty, has reassured that the university has a capable faculty to provide quality education to the students. However, there is a demand for more government colleges to be established in the district to cater to the growing number of students seeking higher education. In addition to this, various organizations, such as the Nikhila Odisha Patra Tanti Samaj, Gond Sanskrutika Sangathana, and Milita Adivasi Kalyan Manch, have also submitted a memorandum to the Chief Minister to separate the Dharanidhar Autonomous College from DDU.

Meanwhile, the district has also requested a special package from the Central government to develop the tourism sector. This will not only boost the economy but also provide opportunities for students in the field of tourism. It is hoped that the concerns of the students and educationists will be addressed, and necessary measures will be taken to ensure the smooth functioning of the university and colleges in the district.

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