To allay fears among foreign students studying in Odisha, the state government on Thursday launched a dedicated International Student Facilitation Cell to assist foreign students in public, private and deemed universities, the Higher Education Department said. The cell will assist foreign students in public, private and deemed universities, the Higher Education Department said.
The department announced that the International Student Facilitation Cell will assist foreign students in Odisha. It will provide guidance, help in cultural integration, and address their concerns.
Helpline Details for Student Assistance
| Helpline Numbers | Availability | Working Days |
| 0674-2323403, 0674-2323404 | 10:30 AM to 5:30 PM | Monday to Friday |
After the controversy over the alleged suicide of a Nepali BTech student at KIIT University on February 16, the government took action. The 20-year-old computer science student was found dead in her hostel room. Reports say she had complained to the university’s International Relations Office (IRO) earlier, but no action was taken.
