Odisha Cabinet approved 10 proposals of 7 Depts, watch
Odisha State Cabinet also approved the proposal of promulgation of an Ordinance for Uniform Reservation for Teachers' Recruitment across Public Universities of the State.
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Cabinet approved as many as 10 important proposals o 7 departments on Wednesday. The proposals were given nod in the Cabinet meeting chaired by the CM. Following the meeting, the Chief Secretary briefed about the approved proposals.
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Odisha State Cabinet also approved the proposal of promulgation of an Ordinance for Uniform Reservation for Teachers’ Recruitment across Public Universities of the State.
The State Cabinet has approved the proposal to introduce the Odisha State Public Universities (Reservation in Teachers’ Cadre) Ordinance, 2025, which aims at establishing a uniform reservation framework for direct recruitment of teachers in all State Public Universities of Odisha.
The Ordinance proposes treating university as a single unit for implementing reservation in the recruitment of Professors, Associate Professors, and Assistant
Professors. This will replace the current department-wise reservation system and ensure a more consistent and equitable process.
A post-based roster will be maintained for each cadre, ensuring clarity and uniform application of reservation policies across universities.
The reform is expected to enhance representation of SC, ST, SEBC, and other eligible groups, simplify administrative procedures, and align Odisha’s universities with nationally accepted practices in faculty recruitment.
The Ordinance underscores the State Government’s commitment to promote fairness, transparency, and social justice in higher education.
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