Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Wednesday approved the construction of a new campus for Dr B R Ambedkar University Delhi (AUD) at Dheerpur in North Delhi, with an estimated cost of Rs 1,668 crore. The approval was granted by the Delhi Government's Expenditure Finance Committee, chaired by the CM, in a meeting attended by PWD Minister Parvesh Verma, Education Minister Ashish Sood, and senior officials.
Project Details and Capacity
Spread across nearly 20 hectares (around 50 acres), the proposed campus will be developed in phases and is expected to eventually accommodate around 8,000 students. In the first phase, academic facilities will be created for 5,400 students. The project also includes hostel accommodation for 840 students, along with residential facilities for faculty members and staff.
The campus will feature academic blocks, a central library, administrative buildings, student amenities, sports infrastructure, and a 2,500-seat auditorium.
Significance for Higher Education in Delhi
This initiative marks a major boost to higher education infrastructure in the Capital. The new campus aims to decongest existing facilities and provide state-of-the-art resources for students. The project is part of the Delhi government's ongoing efforts to expand access to quality education.
