Harvard, Odisha's MIT-like institution? 'Digital-first university.' - Anil Agarwal reveals Vedanta's grand plan

In the wake of US President Donald Trump's alleged crackdown on Harvard University, Vedanta Chairman Anil Agarwal has let out a big secret on setting up a digital-first university in India's Odisha. His announcement followed Trump saying he is mulling cutting Harvard's $3 billion federal grant funds.

US President on Monday stated, "I am looking to take Three Billion Dollars of Grant Money away from a very antisemitic Harvard, and redistribute it to TRADE SCHOOLS all over our country. What a wonderful investment that would be for the USA, and so much needed!!!"

Harvard University is numbered among some of the top educational institutions and is one of the favorites among foreign students from all over the world. In light of the recent setback by the Trump administration, Vedanta's billionaire CEO Agarwal has pointed out how there is a huge opportunity for India.

Agarwal emphasized the necessity for developing Harvards and MITs in India! "In the midst of global uncertainty, there is tremendous opportunity for India, beyond manufacturing. Higher education. Increasing numbers of Indians desire a world class education. The West is shutting its doors. The 800 Indian students at Harvard are confronted with this unfortunate situation."

Saying so, the Vedanta Chairman added that India needs its own Harvards and MITs, “Universities built on a large scale with global standards.”

With this, he announced that his mining firm Vedanta has a proposal for one such university along the waterfront in Odisha close to Puri. "It will be a not-for-profit, digital-first university with the finest faculty and students from India and overseas. Students from disadvantaged backgrounds will receive complete financial assistance," he added.