PM Modi: Today was the official opening of the new Nalanda University campus in Rajgir by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. It is noteworthy because this is Narendra Modi’s first trip to Bihar following his third oath of office as prime minister. Let us inform you that PM Modi traveled by special plane from Delhi to Gaya Airport. He used a helicopter to inaugurate the new Nalanda University campus from Gaya.
PM Modi Announces Nalanda University Inauguration
Giving information on his social media platform X, PM Modi wrote that “It’s a very special day for our education sector. At around 10:30 AM today, the new campus of the Nalanda University would be inaugurated at Rajgir. Nalanda has a strong connect with our glorious past. This university will surely go a long way in catering to the educational needs of the youth.”
Two Academic Buildings and Forty Classrooms
Let us inform you that there are two academic buildings at Nalanda University. They contain forty classrooms in all. Additionally, 1900 pupils can fit in this space. Nalanda University’s campus is a “net zero” campus. Here, education and environmentally friendly activities are conducted. In order to recycle water, a plant has also been erected on campus. In addition, ambassadors from 17 different nations as well as Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar will be present during the opening. Information indicates that students from numerous nations will be studying here in the near future.
Prime Minister and Top Officials at Inauguration
Speaking to news agency ANI, Nalanda University interim Vice Chancellor Prof Abhay Kumar Singh said, “This is a great day, a red-letter day as the new campus of Nalanda University is being inaugurated by the Prime Minister in the presence of all the dignitaries like Bihar Governor, Chief Minister, Deputy Chief Ministers as well as External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar. This event is much-awaited because the ancient Nalanda for which we were known all over the world and the Nalanda on the strength of which we became famous as ‘Vishwa Guru’.”