The Union Finance Minister will visit Gohpur to lay the foundation stone of the proposed Veerangana Kanaklata Baruah State University — a major state higher-education project announced by the Assam government.

About the university

• Name: Veerangana Kanaklata Baruah State University (named after the freedom-fighter Kanaklata Baruah).
• Location: Bholaguri Tea Estate, Helem Revenue Circle, Gohpur (Co-district), Assam.
• Land area: approx. 738 bighas of open land.
• Estimated cost: ₹350 crore (projected for construction).
• Phasing & timeline: planned in two phases — Phase-I targeted for completion in about three years, followed by Phase-II.
• Academic focus: proposed to offer modern and cutting-edge programmes — Artificial Intelligence, Quantum Science, Machine Learning, Robotic Science, etc., plus other innovations and new courses.
• International collaboration: state has sought collaboration with foreign universities (examples mentioned include institutions from the Netherlands).
• Gender & regional emphasis: the state government highlights that the university will boost higher education opportunities for girls and have wide social, economic and educational impact across North Assam and neighbouring areas.
• Administrative/implementation aspects: State government involvement in land provision and funding; mentoring, faculty recruitment and academic partnerships will be key next steps (implementation details to follow from the Education Department and State administration).

MCQ 

Q. Select the correct statements about the Kanaklata Baruah State University project:

1. The foundation stone will be laid by the Union Finance Minister on 8 November at Gohpur.
2. The university campus will occupy around 738 bighas of land at Bholaguri Tea Estate.
3. The estimated project cost is ₹350 crore and construction will be completed in a single phase within one year.
4. The proposed curriculum will emphasise cutting-edge subjects such as AI, quantum science, machine learning and robotics, and foreign collaborations (e.g., Netherlands) have been sought.

A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1, 2 and 4 only
C. 2, 3 and 4 only
D. All of the above

Answer: B

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