Union Minister for Human Resource Development Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank today launched the Central University of Odisha Helpline 'Bharosa' to relieve distress of student community during the difficult time of COVID-19 pandemic. The Helpline Number 080 46 80 10 10 was launched through a virtual platform in New Delhi. The helpline aims at providing Cognitive Emotional Rehabilitation Services to all University Students of Odisha.<br />''<br />''Speaking on the occasion, Mr Nishank outlined the efforts of the HRD Ministry in safeguarding the future of students. He emphasized on the steps taken with regard to the new academic calendar and virtual mode of education. Mr Nishank asserted that the mental health concern of the students is of great importance and the Helpline launched by the Central University of Odisha is a great step towards that He also urged the Central and State Universities and other Institutions of Higher Education across the country to emulate the Bharosa initiative.<br />''<br />''Odisha Minister for Higher Education Dr. Arun Kumar Sahoo, lauded the efforts of the Central University and expressed hope that it will help the students in distress during COVID-19.<br />''<br />