Ambedkar University to have state-of-the-art campuses at Rohini and Dheerpur, Kejriwal Government approves funds worth Rs 2,306.58 crores for university’s world-class infrastructure
Once the Dheerpur and Rohini campuses are ready, 26,000+ students will be able to get admission in AUD – Dy CM Manish Sisodia
New campuses of Ambedkar University have been designed to create atmosphere for self-growth, knowledge dissemination and inclusive culture – Dy CM Manish Sisodia
Education has always been the priority of the Kejriwal Government, and government will continue to strengthen the educational infrastructure to enable every child to reach their highest potential- Dy CM Manish Sisodia
NEW DELHI:
The Kejriwal government has been focusing significantly on providing high-quality education to every student in Delhi, in an ultra-modern space to match the pace of the rapidly growing world. Following the same, Deputy Chief Minister Shri Manish Sisodia approved funds worth Rs 2306.58 crores for state-of-the-art infrastructure at upcoming campuses of Ambedkar University. The University’s new campuses are being built at Rohini and Dheerpur, which will accommodate over 26,000 students in the coming years. While reviewing the project, the Deputy Chief Minister said that the Kejriwal Government is focused on creating such innovative educational spaces which can help students learn comfortably and achieve their goals swiftly. New campuses of Ambedkar University will have ultra-modern infrastructure for students, to address all their educational needs.
Shri Manish Sisodia added every year more than 2.5 lakh students pass out from Class 12 and apply for various universities. But not everyone gets admission in the prominent universities despite having talent and capability. To cater to the educational needs of such a large population of students, the new campuses are designed to ensure the most conducive environment to facilitate collective engagement, spaces for self-growth, knowledge production and dissemination, community living and inclusive culture. He added that the University’s present sanctioned strength of the students is 4000 plus and after the creation of the two new campuses at Dheerpur and Rohini, it will increase to 30,000 students will be able to take admission in the University.
The upcoming Ambedkar University campus at Rohini will be built at the cost of Rs 1107.56 crores. The campus will be spread over 164130 sqm and will accommodate over 10,000 students.
The campus at Dheerpur will be built at the cost of Rs 1199.02 crores. The campus will be spread over 200759 sqm and will have the capacity to accommodate over 16000 students.
The campuses will have multi-storey academic blocks and auditoriums along with health centers, convention blocks, MLCP, administration blocks, library blocks, amphitheaters, guest houses, separate hostels for girls and boys. Residential Units of different types will also be constructed at both Campuses.
Shri Manish Sisodia said that education has always been the priority of the Kejriwal government and the government will continue to strengthen the educational infrastructure to enable every child to reach their highest potential. He added that along with the infrastructure, the University will launch a host of new innovative courses and programmes in the coming time.
Key Features of upcoming campuses of Ambedkar University
The new campuses will be a state-of-the-art energy efficient center, having water conservation measures, eco-friendly pedestrian movement and a space for community living. It will be self-sustainable, Net Zero Energy Campus, with GRIHA- 5 star rating accreditation. The campus will have facilities such as-
-> auditorium,
-> convention centre,
-> research center
-> seminar and conference facilities,
-> library,
-> cafeterias,
-> students center,
-> indoors and outdoors sports facilities,
-> guesthouses
-> health center,
-> display and performance areas,
-> convenience/utility center
-> crèche facility