The Fiji Government has allocated $2,453,478 in capital grant funding to the University of Fiji for the establishment of the Centre for iTaukei and Hindi Studies.
The grant agreement was formally signed by Mr. Ravindra Deo Varaman, a Council Member representing the University of Fiji, on behalf of the Vice-Chancellor, and HECF Chair, Mr. Steve Chand, with the signing witnessed by HECF Commission Member, Rt. Inoke Momoedonu.
In his remarks, Mr. Chand reminded attendees of the deeper significance behind such allocations.
“Let us remember that these allocations are not just figures on paper. They represent the hard-earned contributions of Fijians across the country, and they come with an expectation of positive returns for our people and our nation,” he said.
The University of Fiji team expressed their gratitude to the Government for its continued support and reaffirmed their commitment to ensuring the project delivers meaningful outcomes for Fijian communities.
A groundbreaking ceremony for the new centre is scheduled for 8 December, with the project expected to be completed by 2026.
