PM Modi Attends Delhi University Centenary Celebrations, Lays Foundation Stone Of 3 Buildings

Prime Minister Modi on Friday attended the centenary celebrations of the Delhi University and laid the foundation stone of three buildings.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has attended the centenary celebrations at Delhi University and virtually laid the foundation stone of the Delhi University Computer Centre and the building of 'Faculty of Technology', and of the Academic Block of Delhi University. These buildings will be 7+1 storeyed with state-of-the-art infrastructure for the faculty of technology, a computer centre, and an academic block.

A three-tire security was put in place with the deployment of more than 1,000 paramilitary and police personnel for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Delhi University, police officials told PTI.

"We have deployed more than 1,000 security personnel, including from paramilitary forces. A very tight security arrangement has been in place with a three-tire checking system," a police offical told the news agency.

No black dresses, compulsory attendance, and suspension of classes between 10 am to 12 pm are among the guidelines issued by Delhi University colleges for the live telecast of the closing ceremony of the university's centenary celebrations. Union Minister for Education Dharmendra Pradhan is be the guest of honour for the event.

Delhi University has introduced B.Tech programmes from the upcoming academic session with a capacity of 360 students. The building for the faculty of technology will cater to them

Vice Chancellor Yogesh Singh said, "The prime minister will be the chief guest at the closing ceremony of centenary celebrations of the Delhi University (DU) on June 30. Prime Minister Modi will lay the foundation stone of three new buildings virtually." 

DU South Campus Director Prakash Singh said the university has a computer centre but it is only two-storeyed. "We have plans to build a new computer centre. The building will be built with funds given by the Centre as part of the Institutions of Eminence (IoE) scheme. The second building would be the faculty of technology," he said.

"The prime minister will also launch three coffee table books, including a logo book which will have logos of various colleges and their motto. One will have the activities planned for the entire year and the other will have our historical achievements," Prakash Singh said.