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PM Modi Inaugurates Permanent Campus Of NIT Goa

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday inaugurated the permanent campus of National Institute of Technology (NIT).

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the campus of the National Institute of Technology (NIT) in Goa, marking a significant milestone in the state's educational infrastructure. NIT Goa commenced operations at its temporary campus located within the premises of Goa Engineering College, Farmagudi, Ponda, Goa, back in 2010. With support from the Ministry of Education, the institution gradually evolved and fully established itself at Cuncolim, South Goa, by 2023. The Government of Goa facilitated the acquisition of land measuring 4,56,767 sqm (113 acres) in the village of Cuncolim for its permanent campus in July 2017.

NIT Goa campus boasts a total built-up area spanning 70,750 sqm, constructed for Rs 390.83 crore and can accommodate 1,260 students. It offers a range of facilities including tutorial complexes, departmental complexes, seminar facilities, administrative buildings, hostels, a health center, staff quarters, amenity centers and sports grounds, among other utilities.

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Embracing eco-friendly practices, the NIT campus features a solar plant, sewage treatment plant, water-saving fittings and fixtures in sanitaryware, energy-efficient electric lighting and solar-powered street lights. The installation of solar panels and indigenous plant species in landscaping endeavors complement the local weather conditions of the state, contributing to sustainability efforts during construction and beyond.

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About National Insititute Of Technology Goa

NIT Goa is among the ten newly established NITs during the 11th Five-Year Plan by the Ministry of Human Resources Development (HRD). The institute was established with an allocation of Rs 250 crore from the central government. Academic activities at NIT Goa commenced with the admission of the first batch of students in the academic year 2010-11.

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