Stop the Government of Orissa from Being a Facilitator for Supporting Private Universities and Education Monopolies at the Cost of State Run Universities and the Common Masses

"We don't oppose private participation in education. But such a huge area of land acquisition and subsequent forced displacement of indigenous people must be stopped with immediate effect."

"This is sheer private enrichment and public pauperisation!"

"Education is a public good having lots of positive externalities. Governmnet can't shy away from its basic responsibilty."

"Privatisation of Higher Education is only increasing the disparity between those who can afford to have it and those who cannot."

"Looks like a criminal misuse of public resources like land."

"Why does the Orissa Government need a company that has a proven track record of exploitation and fraud to provide education to its citizens ? What kind of education can an exploiter provide to people ? How to cheat poor tribals and armtwist a Government t"

"it should be stopped"

"In the name of University ,they want to misguide the common people,with well designed propaganda."

"I oppose the Govt. Orissa efforts"

"it is distressful to learn"

"No development activity should be promoted ignoring people's interest. If Govt. feels to improve the quality of higher education in the state, what is bad in improving the quality of existing Utkal University, Revenshaw Collage, Berhampur University, OUAT"

"i agree with the content of the petition."

"It is atrocious! So much land for a private University, which is more than 4 times the size of JNU!"

"Its a shame that a company blacklisted by Norway Government and a host of other organisations, and well known for its shoddy human rights and environmental record is being provided 6000 acres of land in one of the most densely populated areas of Orissa"