New Delhi, May 27, 2023 – Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, the Union Minister of Education and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, presided over a high-level meeting today to assess the progress of ongoing infrastructure projects in 43 Higher Education Institutions (HEIs), including prestigious institutions such as IITs, IIMs, IIITs, IISERs, and Central Universities. The meeting also encompassed a review of ongoing projects in schools under the purview of the Ministry of Education, such as Kendriya Vidyalayas and Jawahar Navodya Vidyalayas, across the country. Attending the meeting were Shri K. Sanjay Murthy, Secretary of Higher Education, heads of HEIs, senior officials from CPWD, NBCC, and the Ministry of Education.
During the meeting, Shri Pradhan urged the HEIs to expedite the completion of infrastructure projects by the year’s end. He emphasized that the timely completion of these modern facilities would significantly contribute to the nation’s endeavor to cultivate 21st-century global citizens.
The ongoing projects encompass a range of critical infrastructure developments, including new academic blocks, laboratories, hostels, and facilities for vocational activities. These initiatives are being implemented across various IITs, IIITs, IIMs, IISERs, and Central Universities, enabling them to enhance their academic and research capacities.
Shri Dharmendra Pradhan’s directive highlights the government’s commitment to fostering a robust educational ecosystem that nurtures innovation, research, and academic excellence. The completion of these infrastructure projects will provide students with state-of-the-art facilities, empowering them to excel in their chosen fields and contribute effectively to the country’s progress.
The meeting served as a platform to review the progress of these projects, identify any challenges, and devise strategies to ensure their prompt completion. The Education Minister, along with senior officials and heads of institutions, emphasized the importance of timely execution and quality workmanship to ensure that students can benefit from these modern amenities at the earliest.
The nation eagerly awaits the inauguration of these new infrastructure projects in higher education institutions, which will serve as catalysts for transformative learning experiences and propel India’s academic landscape to new heights.
