No proposal to rename Ravenshaw University, says Odisha Minister in Assembly

There is no proposal to change the name of Ravenshaw University, Higher Education Minister Suryabanshi Suraj said in the Odisha Assembly on Friday.

While addressing a query from Biju Janata Dal (BJD) MLA Ranendra Pratap Swain in the Assembly, the Minister said that no such proposal to rename the historic institution is under consideration of the government at present.

Political Discussions Stirred by Union Minister

The discussion around the Ravenshaw University's name change had heightened following a proposal by Union Minister, Dharmendra Pradhan, which prompted significant political discourse across the state.

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During a programme in Cuttack in 2024, Pradhan threw weight behind the name change. Such remarks then had stirred a political storm in the state.

History of Ravenshaw University

Ravenshaw University, located in Cuttack, Odisha, is one of India's oldest educational institutions, with a rich history dating back to 1868. Over the years, Ravenshaw College became a cornerstone of higher education in Odisha, contributing significantly to the region's intellectual and cultural development. In 2006, it attained university status.