Narendra Modi in Bihar LIVE: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the new campus of Nalanda University in Rajgir, Bihar, on Wednesday.
The new campus is near the ancient ruins of Nalanda University, which was established through the Nalanda University Act, 2010. This Act followed a decision made at the second East Asia Summit in the Philippines in 2007.
Ancient history of Nalanda University
Nalanda University, originally established in the fifth century, was a renowned institution attracting students worldwide. It thrived for 800 years until it was destroyed in the 12th century.
What are programmes offered in modern Nalanda University?
The modern university began operations in 2014 from a temporary location with 14 students. Construction of the new campus started in 2017.
The university now hosts six schools: the School of Buddhist Studies, Philosophy & Comparative Religions; the School of Historical Studies; the School of Ecology and Environmental Studies; and the School of Sustainable Development and Management.
Nalanda University is a hub of international students
Nalanda University has support from 17 other countries, including Australia, Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, Indonesia, and Thailand, which have signed MoUs. The university offers 137 scholarships to international students.
International students enrolled in the postgraduate programs for 2022-24 and 2023-25, and the PhD program for 2023-27, include students from Argentina, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Ghana, Kenya, Nepal, Nigeria, Sri Lanka, the USA, and Zimbabwe.
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Wed, 19 Jun 2024 06:55 AM
Narendra Modi in Bihar LIVE: Nalanda University campus has seating capacity of around 1900
Narendra Modi in Bihar LIVE: The new campus of Nalanda University has two academic blocks with 40 classrooms, with a total seating capacity of around 1900. It has two auditoriums with a capacity of 300 seats each. It has a student hostel with a capacity of around 550 students. It also has various other facilities, including an international center, an amphitheatre that can accommodate up to 2000 individuals, a faculty club, and a sports complex, among others.
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Wed, 19 Jun 2024 06:35 AM
Narendra Modi in Bihar LIVE: PM to inaugurate new campus of Nalanda University at 10:30 am
Narendra Modi in Bihar LIVE: At around 10:30 am, he will inaugurate the new campus of Nalanda University in Rajgir and address the gathering on this occasion.
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Wed, 19 Jun 2024 06:34 AM
Narendra Modi in Bihar LIVE: PM to visit Ruins of Nalanda
In Bihar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit the Ruins of Nalanda at around 9:45 am. The ruins were declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2016.
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Wed, 19 Jun 2024 06:00 AM
Narendra Modi in Bihar LIVE: EAM Jaishankar, ambassadors of 17 countries to attend Nalanda University campus inauguration
Narendra Modi in Bihar LIVE: External Affairs minister S Jaishankar and ambassadors of 17 nations are expected to attend the event being organised for inauguration of Nalanda University’s new campus.
