Nalanda University Inauguration Live Updates: PM Modi Unveils New Campus At Rajgir

Nalanda University Inauguration Live Updates:

Established in 2010, Nalanda University is located less than 20 km from the ancient ruins of Nalanda Mahavihara, now a UNESCO World Heritage site. The proposal to create this international university, modeled after its historic predecessor that thrived until the 13th century, was endorsed by member countries at the East Asia Summit. The revival of this ancient seat of learning was first suggested by former President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam during his address to a joint session of the Bihar Assembly.

PM Narendra Modi Unveils Plaque and Plants Sapling at Nalanda University’s New Campus Inauguration

PM Modi visits ancient ruins situated less than 20 km away-:

In anticipation of the new Nalanda University campus inauguration, Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the ancient ruins situated less than 20 km away.

EAM S Jaishankar arrives for the inauguration-:

External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar has arrived in Gaya for the inauguration of the new Nalanda University campus. He will be joined by ambassadors from 17 countries at the event. Dr. Thiyagarajan SM, the District Magistrate, welcomed Dr. Jaishankar upon his arrival at the airport.

Sepcial Day for our education sector: Prime Minister Narendra Modi

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, PM Modi tweets.

Event Attendes-:

The inauguration of the new Nalanda University campus will be held at 10:30 AM, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi leading the ceremony. The event will also be attended by Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, Governor Rajendra Arlekar, and External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar. Additionally, ambassadors from 17 partner countries will be present to mark this significant occasion.

Location of the New Campus

The new Nalanda University campus is situated in Rajgir, a town over 100 km from Bihar‘s capital, Patna, and just 12 km from the historic ruins of ancient Nalanda.

As the inauguration approaches, there is a strong emphasis on preserving the cultural and architectural heritage of Nalanda Mahavihara, the renowned center of learning from the 5th to 12th centuries AD.

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Today at 10:30 AM, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the new campus of Nalanda University. Stay tuned for real-time updates on this significant event.