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Delhi University (DU) is set to expand by laying the foundation stone of three new projects.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually laid the foundation stone of projects on the Delhi University (DU) campus: Veer Savarkar College in Roshanpura, Najafgarh; an academic block for the western campus at Dwarka; and an academic block for the East Campus at Surajmal Vihar.
about the project:
Project with investment of more than Rs. The Rs 600 crore aims to boost educational opportunities and modernize facilities.
The East Campus in Surajmal Vihar and the West Campus in Dwarka Sector 22 are being added to the existing North and South campuses as part of DU’s efforts to expand its presence across the city.
“Today is a historic day for Delhi, transformative projects in housing, infrastructure and education are being launched to accelerate the city’s growth,” PM Modi said on Twitter.
Veer Savarkar College:
Veer Savarkar College at Roshanpura, Najafgarh, which is just a five-minute walk from the Western Campus, has a built-up area of 18,816.56 square meters and an estimated cost of Rs. At a cost of Rs 140 crore, modern facilities including 24 classrooms, eight tutorial rooms, 40 faculty rooms, department library, conference rooms and a canteen will be provided.
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East Campus:
The eastern campus spread over 15.25 acres is being developed at an estimated cost of 373 crores. It will offer LLB, LLM and an integrated five-year LLB program along with other multidisciplinary courses.
The campus will have state-of-the-art facilities, including 60 classrooms, 10 tutorial rooms, six moot courts, four computer labs, two cafeterias and two common rooms, spread over a built-up area of 59,618 square metres.
Western Campus:
West Campus, being built in In the first phase, a new academic block will be built with Rs 107 crore. Covering 19,434.28 square metres, it will have 42 classrooms, two moot courts, a digital library, conference rooms, seminar halls and separate common rooms for boys and girls.
PM Modi said the launch of infrastructure projects in the education sector will help in strengthening the educational infrastructure and providing a world-class learning environment to students.
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According to DU Vice-Chancellor Yogesh Singh, the new campuses will be ready in the next 1.5 to two years, which will significantly expand the university’s infrastructure and create more opportunities for students.
He described these developments as a major step towards providing accessible and quality education with the allocation by the government Rs 600 crore for projects.
“Through these additional infrastructure projects, we aim to create more seats and new opportunities, which will be ready within 1.5 to two years,” Singh said in a video message. Want to express my gratitude.” ,
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Currently, the University of Delhi operates through its North and South campuses. Singh said that by connecting the eastern and western campuses the university will establish its presence in all four directions of the city.
(with agency input)
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