Varsity earmarks ₹5 crore for modernisation of depts

Calicut University approves ₹279.93-crore budget

Calicut University approved a surplus budget with an outlay of ₹279.93 crore for 2021-22 financial year at a Senate meeting held here on Tuesday. According to sources, ₹5 crore has been allocated for the modernisation of departments, including their development as Centres with Potential for Excellence. The amount would also be used for a museum, manuscripts library and a Central Sophisticated Instrumentation Facility. Another ₹2 crore would be earmarked for the ongoing renovation works. Institute for Tribal Studies and Research hostel in Wayanad would get ₹1 crore. An equal amount has been allocated for the construction of second floor for the plant biotechnology building. A sum of ₹50 lakh has been allocated for the ongoing work on the golden jubilee block of academic evaluation. All these are under the State Plan Grant. Energy, water and green audit as well as Knowledge Extension Centre and extension works would get ₹2 crore each, which has been included in the non-plan fund.