“In exercise of powers conferred by sub-section (1) and (2) of Section 32 of the Odisha University Act 1989, Odisha Act 5 of 1989), the State Government do here by alter the territorial Jurisdiction of Berhampur University by establishing a new University called the Vikram Deb University at Jeypore, Koraput, Odisha with effect from the date of notification in the Odisha Gazette,” read a notification issued by the Higher Education Department today.
The college was established by Maharaja of Jeypore, Vikram Deb IV in 1947 and has been named after him.
The institution will celebrate its 'platinum jubilee' from tomorrow.
