The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi is set to launch a new campus in Haryana’s Jhajjar and Sonipat districts. The new campus will be spread over an area of 1,000 acres and will have the capacity to accommodate 2,000 students.
The new campus is being built at a cost of Rs. 1,600 crore. It is expected to be completed by 2025. The campus will have state-of-the-art facilities, including laboratories, classrooms, hostels, and a sports complex.
The new campus will focus on interdisciplinary research and will offer a variety of courses in engineering, science, and technology. It is expected to attract students from all over India and the world.
Here are some of the key details about the new IIT Delhi campus:
- The campus will be located in the National Capital Region (NCR), about 30 km from Delhi.
- It will be the first IIT to be located in Haryana.
- The campus will have the capacity to accommodate 2,000 students.
- It will offer a variety of courses in engineering, science, and technology.
- The campus will focus on interdisciplinary research.
- The construction of the campus is expected to be completed by 2025.
The launch of the new IIT Delhi campus is a major milestone for the institute and for the education sector in India. It is a sign of the government’s commitment to improving the quality of education in the country. It is also a testament to the hard work and dedication of the faculty and staff at IIT Delhi. The new campus is sure to have a positive impact on the lives of students and faculty alike.
Quotes from officials:
- “The new campus of IIT Delhi will be a state-of-the-art facility that will provide world-class education to students from all over India and the world,” said Dr. V. Ramgopal Rao, Director, IIT Delhi.
- “The new campus will be a major boost for the education sector in Haryana and will help to attract investment and create jobs in the region,” said Haryana Chief Minister, Manohar Lal Khattar.
- “The new campus of IIT Delhi is a welcome development and will help to meet the growing demand for quality education in the country,” said Union Education Minister, Dharmendra Pradhan.