Odisha refunds ₹69.23 crore in college fees to over 1.11 lakh students

The Odisha government has refunded ₹69.23 crore in college admission fees to 1,11,678 students in higher education institutions across the state, officials said. The reimbursement was made under the Gyanodaya–Shiksha Ru Samruddhi free education scheme for the 2026–27 academic session, covering eligible students who had paid their admission fees.