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Once the proposal receives cabinet approval and funds are released, an agreement will have to be signed between Union govt and UNU, according to the department.
These institutions are currently working on their proposals, containing courses in their larger domains, including public policy, technology and artificial intelligence,” said a senior higher education official. They aren’t looking for a big investment, but want to establish initiatives in regions willing to support them,” said the official. A draft has been sent by UNU, and clarity needs to be achieved in certain areas, for which discussions are under way,” the official said. Initial meetings were held in July, and now we are awaiting the political decision and cabinet approval,” said another senior department official.
In the initial phase, courses aligned with the focus areas of Cusat, National University of Advanced Legal Studies (Nuals), Kochi, and Centre for Development Studies (CDS), Thiruvananthapuram, are likely to be prioritised. The proposed courses will cover broader domains, including public policy, technology and artificial intelligence. “Discussions are in advanced stages. “United Nations University will be established only after an agreement with govt of India. Keralam is only the host state. “The proposal became active after the current govt assumed office.