OU eyes Innovative University scheme

OU eyes Innovative University scheme We plan to get Rs 60 crore in 12th plan: VC Osmania University set its eyes on getting more funds from University Grants Commission (UGC) under Innovative University scheme, launched recently. Under this programme, there is a possibility of getting from Rs 25 crores to Rs 100 crores under various projects. As the University has got the UPE (University Potential for Excellence) status under UGC, there’s every possibility to get funds under Innovative scheme as well, provided it undertakes some novel projects in different disciplines. According to Vice Chancellor Prof S Satyanarayana, the university administration is on the move and will do the required study to be part of this scheme. Under the scheme, the UGC invites proposals from Universities on Innovative Teaching, Educational programmes; Innovative Research Programmes; and Organistional Innovations for financial support during the 12th Plan.