Bhubaneswar: A total of 1,430 Professor posts are lying vacant in state-run universities in Odisha , Higher Education Minister Suryabanshi Suraj informed the Assembly on Friday.

In a written reply, the Minister stated that the vacant posts include 261 professors, 459 associate professors, and 710 assistant professors.

Vice-Chancellor selection process progressing in 14 universities

On the appointment of Vice-Chancellors, Suryabanshi noted that the selection process is underway for 14 universities. Interviews of applicants for these VC positions have already been completed.

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Shortage of lecturers in Government colleges

The Minister further informed the House that 566 lectur

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