Chapter V Chapter V

The University shall undertake schemes, programmes and Projects for promotion of excellence in Creativity, research, translation and inter- language interaction in respect of various languages such as Oriya, Sanskrit, Hindi and English.

(1) The University may institute a Post-Graduate Diploma Course in Applied Translation (English-Hindi/Hindi-Oriya/Oriya-Hindi) and Creative Writing (Oriya/Hindi/English) in the Distance Education pattern as per the regulations to be formulated by Academic Council and operate it through literary institutions/ organisations within or outside Orissa, specially affiliated to the University for the said purpose. (2) In order to be eligible for such special affiliation, the institution/ organisation must fulfil the following conditions, namely:" (a) It should have been registered as a society or a trust, (b) It should have been operative for a period of not less than three years, (c) Its balance-sheet certified by a Chartered- Accountant should indicates standing balance of at least, Rs. 1,00,000, (d) It should have engaged one whole-time or part-time basis, an eminent literature or creative writer or translator or academic scholar as Director or Principal, and (e) It should be having a library with a reasonable number of books in stock.

The University shall undertake schemes, programmes and projects for Promotion of excellence in creativity research! and documentation in respect of Performing various aspects relating to visual arts and performing arts.