Odisha plans to host global ‘Edu Invest’ conclave in Nov 2023

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The Odisha government is planning to host its first-ever conclave on education next year with an aim to make the state a preferred investment destination for world-class teaching and research.

According to the official reports, titled ‘Edu Invest’, the conclave is being touted as an educational version of the World Economic Forum and it is being overseen by former IAS officer Upendra Tripathy, now a principal advisor to chief minister Naveen Patnaik. The conclave aims to attract ₹1,000 crore investment in Odisha’s educational sector.

At a meeting held earlier this month under the chairmanship of chief secretary Suresh Mohapatra, it has been decided to hold the conclave between November 21 and 23 at Bhubaneswar next year.

“Apart from attracting ₹1,000 crore investment to Odisha in the educational sector, we are also trying to create a global platform to address and find out solutions for contemporary educational themes, from both local and global perspectives which will revolutionise the entire gamut of education in Odisha. It aims at improving morale, emotional intelligence and competitive spirit of academic institutions, students and teaching community in Odisha as well as enhance employability of university graduates and promote vocational education and showcase our skill development techniques in education,” said the official.

 

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