Goemkarponn Desk
VASCO: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant today informed that three private universities have approached the state government for setting up their campuses in the state.
“I welcome the prestigious private universities in India to set up their campuses and partner in the states initiative to develop Goa as an Educational Hub under Goa Private University Act 2020,” said CM Sawant
He further said that it has been his vision and endeavour to ensure a comprehensive growth for the state of Goa and a step in that direction has been taken by way of passing of The Goa Private University Act, 2020.S
“State of Goa welcomes the prestigious private universities in India to set up their campuses here and partner in our initiative to develop Goa as an Educational Hub,” he added
The Goa Private Universities Bill 2020 was passed in the State Assembly in February, while the bill was converted into Act, following Governor consent in March.
The act provide for the establishment of private universities in the State to impart qualitative and industry-relevant higher education and to regulate their functions.
As per the act, for setting up a university campus, the sponsoring body has to create a permanent endowment fund of at least Rs 5 crore and own land, buildings and infrastructure facilities required for it.