Nirmala Sitharaman lays foundation for Assam's first varsity focussed on technical, vocational education

Assams first university dedicated to technical and vocational education is set to be established. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman laid the foundation stone for the Swahid Kanaklata Barua State University, which will focus on advanced technology domains. The university is being constructed at a cost of Rs 415 crore and aims to strengthen technical and vocational training in the state.