On Wednesday, June 19, Prime Minister Narendra Modi(PM Modi) is expected to visit Bihar to officially open the recently constructed Nalanda University campus, which is close to the historic university ruins in Rajgir. The campus is named for the ancient university that was well-known for drawing intellectuals from all around the world some 1,600 years ago, so the impending visit has historical significance.
About attending the inauguration, PM Modi also posted on social media. He stated in his writing, “Today is a really special day for our education sector. The new Nalanda University campus in Rajgir is scheduled to open today at approximately 10:30 AM. We are deeply connected to our magnificent past through Nalanda. The educational demands of the youth will undoubtedly be greatly met by this university.”
Along with ambassadors from 17 partner nations, the Prime Minister will be joined on this historic occasion by S Jaishankar, the Minister of External Affairs. Professor Abhay Kumar Singh, the acting vice-chancellor, showed his enthusiasm for the visit by saying, “We consider the Prime Minister’s visit a very prestigious and auspicious occasion.”
Prior to officially opening the new campus and giving a speech, Prime Minister Modi is anticipated to take a tour of the historic Nalanda, which has been recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2016. The university, whose students are now studying from 26 nations, is expected to gain more international recognition as a result of the event.
Concerning the New Nalanda University Campus
With 100 acres of water and a Net Zero area, the new Nalanda University campus is spread across 455 acres and harmoniously blends traditional and modern architectural elements. The Hindu stated that the 2007 initiative to create this new university gathered momentum as a result of a recommendation made by APJ Abdul Kalam, the president at the time.
In 2010, the university was legally formed as a national institution with the government providing 455 acres and a special Act of Parliament.
With just 14 pupils, the institution temporarily opened for business in 2014 before formally starting. Following that, work on the permanent campus in Pilkhi village started in 2017.
A sports complex, an international center, two academic buildings, forty classrooms, two 300-seat auditoriums, a hostel with space for about 550 students, a 2,000-seat amphitheater, and more are all features of the new Nalanda University.
According to the Indian Express, it provides 137 scholarships for overseas students in addition to a broad range of academic programs like short-term certificate courses, postgraduate and doctorate research courses, and other courses.
Because of this much awaited visit by the Prime Minister, the university is expected to gain a great deal more prominence throughout the world.
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