Question: How much fund will be provided by the Ministry of DoNER for setting up ‘Brahmaputra Study Center’ in Guwahati University campus?
(a) 25 crores
(b) 28 crores
(c) 30 crores
(d) 35 crores
Answer: (b)
Related Facts:
- On May 29, 2018, the Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) of the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh has informed the the Government has approved setting up of an exclusive “Brahmaputra Study Centre” at Gauhati
- For this a fund of about Rs. 28 crore will be provided by the Ministry of DoNER.
- University has decided to provide land within the campus for a separate block for the Brahmaputra Study Centre / Department.
- It is devoted to the research on the causes and prevention of frequent floods in the river and includes some of the internationally renowned scholars from across the world.
- Gauhati University is one of the oldest universities in the country and it needs to cultivate a unique identity for itself which could attract scholars from far and wide by setting up the “Brahmaputra Study Centre”.
- Gauhati University will offer an opportunity for research in different aspects of river Brahmaputra in physics, hydrology, waterways, environment, disaster/flood management, hydro-power production etc.
- Some international level scholars will also be part of this center.
Reference:
http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=179611
http://www.jammulinksnews.com/newsdetail/157525/Jammu-Links-News-Dr_Jitendra_Singh_announces_Rs_28_cr_Brahmaputra_Study_Centre_for_Guwahati
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