The University Grants Commission (UGC) has approved the setting up of the Bhima Bhoi Chair at Delhi University and Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya in Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh.
Dharmendra Pradhan, Union Education Minister said in his tweet, “Welcome the approval of the UGC India for establishment of Bhimabhoi Chair at Delhi University and GGC Bilaspur. A proponent of Mahima Dharma, Santha Kabi Bhimabhoi had played a stellar role in rekindling the cultural and literary consciousness in Odisha.”
He also added, “Bhima Bhoi Chairs at the University of Delhi and at GGV Bilaspur will encourage higher studies and research on the humanitarian philosophy of the great saint.”
In separate letters to the two central varsities, the UGC has asked them to create the Chair by utilizing the already available vacant positions and other recurring expenditure may be charged to funds already being released to them.
