Under the able leadership of our Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, IIT Kharagpur witnessed the testimony towards the road that leads to a Vikshit Bharat @2047, the vision of a Sashakt Bharat. Today Hon’ble Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi dedicated to the Nation the Infrastructure Development Projects worth about Rs. 230 crores at IIT Kharagpur in the august presence of Dr. Jitendra Singh, Minister of State, Prime Minister’s Office; Shri Manoj Sinha, Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir along with other ministers and members of parliament through video conferencing. Dr. Subhas Sarkar, Hon’ble Minister of State for Education graced the event physically on 20th February, 2024 in the Netaji Auditorium of the institute in the presence of Prof. V K Tewari, Director, IIT Kharagpur; Prof. Amit Patra, Deputy Director, IIT Kharagpur and Captain Amit Jain (Retd.), Registrar, IIT Kharagpur along with other senior professors, staffs and students of the institute.
In a significant step towards upgrading and developing education and skilling infrastructure across the country, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated and lay the foundation stone of several projects worth about Rs 32000 crores. The projects include permanent campuses for different IITs, Indian Institute of Skills (IIS), and campuses of Central and Higher Education Universities.
Gracing the above occasion at IIT Kharagpur, Dr. Subhas Sarkar, Minister of State for Education, Government of India stated, “Our Prime Minister is very keen on Ek Bharat Shrestha Bharat Abhiyaan. Today, our Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji will be inaugurating and laying the foundation stone of multiple development projects with over Rs. 32,000 crores across the country. India has undergone a major transformation in the past year in every sector under the able guidance of our Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji. It is fitting to acknowledge the achievements made under his visionary leadership specially in an institution specially known for its contribution towards education and innovation. Over the past 10 years, our nation has undergone a remarkable transformation marked by steadfast commitment to inclusive, progressive and sustainable development. The successful landing of Chandrayaan 3 on the south pole of the moon stands as a testament to our technological power, poise and ambition to explore new frontiers.
The Infrastructure development projects at IIT Kharagpur comprises two Girls’ Hostel named Savitri Bai Phule Halls of Residence (with 500 capacity each); one Boys Hostel named Atal Bihari Vajpayee Hall of Residence (500 capacity) and one Annexe building of the Chemical Engineering Department at IIT Kharagpur.
“I would like to mention that IIT Kharagpur has produced one of the best scientific minds of India who has significantly contributed to the Indian Space Centre, Dr. K Radhakrishnan, Former Chairman of ISRO under whose leadership the historic Mangalyaan Mission was successfully carried out. Education plays a pivotal role in shaping the trajectory of a nation’s cloth and development. It empowers individuals with knowledge, skills and critical thinking abilities essential for innovation, productivity and also socio-economic progress. A well educated populist not only drives economic prosperity but also fosters social cohesion, democracy and a global competitiveness making investment in education a corner stone of sustainable development for any country. The Indian education landscape has undergone a major transformation in the past ticket. National Education Policy 2020 was introduced to revise and revamp all aspects of the education structure including its regulation and governance with a new system aligned with the aspirational goals of 21st century education including Sustainable Development Goal-4 (SDG 4) while building on India’s tradition and value systems. The number of university level institutions has increased to 1168 in 2021-22 from 760 universities in 2014-15. With a total of 408 institutions added in the last 10 years, additionally 41 new higher education institutions have been established which includes 7 new central universities, 7 new IITs and 8 new IIMs.”
The Savitri Bai Phulle Halls of Residence for Girls (GH-1 & GH-2) is a Single-seater, air-conditioned accommodation for 500 girls in each hostel. The building is designed as per 3-star TERI GRIHA or LEED-Gold star or IGBC- Gold star rating standards. Built at a cost of approx. 123 crores, the building complies with the guidelines of the Accessible India campaign and with a barrier-free building. It has Central air conditioning, Solar water heating system, Solar PV Generation system, Fire Fighting and alarm system, LAN, CCTV, IBMS, Lifts etc. A dual plumbing system is provided with treated STP water to be used for toilet flushing.
“Under the concept of Vikshit Bharat, the concept of Narishakti emerges as a foundational pillar which signifies our commitment towards empowering women and ensuring their integral role in shaping our nation’s future. Female enrollment in higher education has increased by 28% with girls and women constituting 43% of enrollment in STEM courses, one of the highest percentage globally, ” said MoS Dr. Sarkar.
The Hostel Building also includes the following facilities like Library and Reading room; Music Room and Interaction room; Reception and Visitors Lounge; Dining and kitchen; Shops, Gymnasium; Indoor Games, Cycle Track; Cycle Shed; Car Parking, Washing and drying facilities; Garbage chute for effective waste management.
“The role of the IITs in shaping India’s technological landscape cannot be overstated. Among them, IIT Kharagpur holds a special place with its graduates and alumni consistently making significant contributions to our nation’s progress. We are proud of the endeavours of all our IIT alumni who carry the brand of India with distinction where ever they go, one shining example being Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google who is an esteemed alumni of IIT Kharagpur. Their achievement underscore the enduring legacy of excellence that defines the IITs and their crucial role in building a brighter future of India,” remarked Dr. Subhas Sarkar, Minister of State for Education.
Atal Bihari Vajpayee Halls of Residence for Boys (BH-1) is a Single seater, air-conditioned accommodation for 500 boys. The Building is designed as per 3-star TERI GRIHA or LEED-Gold star or IGBC-Gold star rating standards and complies with the guidelines of the Accessible India campaign with a provision for barrier-free building. Built at a cost of approx. 62 crores, it has Central air conditioning, Solar water heating system, Solar PV General system, Fire Fighting and alarm system, LAN, CCTV, IBMS, Lifts etc. A dual plumbing system is provided with treated STP water to be used in toilet flushing.
The Hostel Building also includes the following facilities like Hostel Building which includes Library and Reading room; Music Room and Interaction room; Reception and Visitors Lounge; Dining and kitchen; Shops; Gymnasium; Indoor Games; Cycle Track; Cycle Shed and Car Parking.
I would congratulate IIT Kharagpur in its new infrastructure and its remarkable strides it has made in nurturing some of the brightest minds in the country. I believe the student community at IIT Kharagpur will play a pivotal role in nation building and contributing to the realization of Hon’ble Prime Minister’s Vision of a Vikshit Bharat 2047, added Dr. Sarkar
The Annex building of the Chemical Engineering Department, IIT Kharagpur is a G +3 building with centralized air conditioning system. Built at a cost of approx. 45 Crore, it has a plinth area of 7458 square meters that houses undergraduate, postgraduate, and research laboratories for Chemical Reaction Engineering, Fluid Flow, Heat Transfer, Mass Transfer, Mechanical Operations, Process Instrumentation and Control, Industrial Pollution Control, Multi-Phase Flow, mCFD, Crystallization, Energy Conversion and Storage, Catalysis, Particle Technology, Ultrafast Cooling, Rheology. It has a common advanced computing laboratory for 300 students at a time and has departmental research facilities with high-end sophisticated analytical instruments like Chemisorption, GC- MS, Mercury Analyzer, ICP-MS, TGA-MS, BET Surface Area Analyzer, conference & meeting rooms, faculty rooms, and classrooms.
Watch the address of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi:
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Watch the address of Dr. Subhas Sarkar, Minister of State for Education live:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1LUNxLsdM5sKqgq_4veQ1aoTwOPbQqExf?usp=sharing
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