Prime Minister Modi Inaugurates New Campus Of Nalanda University In Bihar — IN PICS

The new campus is located close to the ruins of the original Nalanda University, which flourished for nearly 800 years before it was destroyed by invaders in the 12th century.

The new university started functioning in 2014 from a makeshift location with 14 students. Construction work on the university started in 2017.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the historic ruins of Nalanda University. The ruins were declared a United Nations Heritage site in 2016. (Photo: X/@DarshanaJardosh)

Nalanda University as seen from a distance. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and ambassadors of 17 nations attended the event organised to inaugurate a new campus of Nalanda University. (Photo: PTI)