No MIDC land for Gondwana varsity

No MIDC land for Gondwana varsity:

Now new hurdle for Gondwana university  for  land  where they can keep the  foundation of Gondwana University, Gondwana University asked for 100 Acre land to MIDC Gadchiroli for development go Gondwana University which  directly help Gadchiroli to grow in Education Sector and Financial also.

The Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC) has reportedly refused to provide its land in Gadchiroli for the Gondwana University (GU to develop tribal area facing the Naxal menace.

Even minister for higher and technical education Rajesh Tope, while making an announcement of Gondwana University, had stated that they will take MIDC land for expansion as it was lying unused. But MIDC refused to give land to Gubecause of that Gondwana University Management were worried.

The Gondwana University asked government to provide 300 acre land on Chamorshi Road near Science College in Gadchiroli and we are waiting for reply from government. Said Vinayak Irpate registrar Of Gondwana University

However, the problems don't end here. The land demanded by GU officials was mostly forest land, and even if the state gives green signal to acquire land, they would need clearance from the union ministry of forest and environment. It would lead to delay of at least two years.

GU already has 10-acre land of NU's sub-centre in Gadchiroli from where it is presently working with the team of newly appointed officials, including vice chancellor Vijay Ainchwar, and finance and accounts officer (FAO) BS Rathod, besides the registrar. GU officials had also invited applications for new colleges from interested parties to get some funds for development.

Sources however stated that unless the formal opening of new university took place and it gets enough land (minimum 100-acre as per UGC guidelines), it cannot start work. "Unless it's formally inaugurated, the UGC would not grant recognition. Subsequently, it would not receive any grants from the apex body," they said.

The VC had already demanded Rs 18.5 crore from the government for infrastructure development and also asked for immediate help of Rs 5 crore.