PM Modi Lays Foundation For Veer Savarkar College And Two New DU Campuses – News18

Last Updated:January 03, 2025, 18:32 IST

The foundation-laying ceremony was held at Ashok Vihar, where the Prime Minister also launched several other infrastructure projects for Delhi.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday virtually laid the foundation stones for two new campuses of Delhi University and Veer Savarkar College. The project, with an investment of over Rs 600 crore, aims to enhance educational opportunities and modernize infrastructure.

The foundation-laying ceremony took place at Ashok Vihar, where the Prime Minister also inaugurated several other infrastructure projects for Delhi.

DU’s Expansion With East And West Campuses

As part of DU’s efforts to expand its presence across the city, the East Campus at Surajmal Vihar and the West Campus at Dwarka Sector 22 will join the existing North and South Campuses.

The East Campus will cover 15.25 acres and is being developed at an estimated cost of Rs 373 crore. It will offer programs such as LLB, LLM, and an integrated five-year LLB course, along with other multidisciplinary courses. The campus will feature modern facilities, including 60 classrooms, 10 tutorial rooms, six moot courts, four computer labs, two cafeterias, and two common rooms, all within a built-up area of 59,618 square meters.

The West Campus, being constructed at a cost of Rs 107 crore, will have a new academic block in its first phase. Spanning 19,434.28 square meters, it will include 42 classrooms, two moot courts, a digital library, conference rooms, seminar halls, and separate common rooms for boys and girls.

The college, with a built-up area of 18,816.56 square meters and an estimated cost of Rs 140 crore, will feature modern amenities. These include 24 classrooms, eight tutorial rooms, 40 faculty rooms, departmental libraries, conference rooms, and a canteen, aimed at providing a comprehensive learning environment.

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These initiatives aim to strengthen Delhi’s educational infrastructure and provide state-of-the-art facilities for students and faculty alike.

(With inputs from PTI)