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Patna University's Grand Makeover: Rs 139 Crore Boost
17 Dec
Summary
- Patna University is becoming a multi-disciplinary research university.
- New administrative and academic blocks are under construction for Rs 139 crore.
- Over Rs 172 crore is being spent on modernizing labs and facilities.
Patna University is set to be transformed into a cutting-edge, multi-disciplinary research university. This ambitious project involves the construction of new administrative and academic blocks, with an estimated cost of Rs 139 crore, funded by both state and central government grants under the PM-USHA scheme. The university's infrastructure is receiving a substantial upgrade.
The transformation includes significant investments in academic facilities. Over a dozen postgraduate departments will relocate to a new academic complex, which will also house a modern library. Science departments are set to benefit from the procurement of 34 sophisticated instruments costing Rs 34 crore. Additionally, a multi-purpose building with parking is being constructed on the Patna Science College campus for nearly Rs 34 crore.
