PM Modi to Unveil Nalanda University’s New Campus

Honorable Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the new campus of Nalanda University located close to the site of the ancient ruins of the Buddhist centre of learning in Rajgir, Bihar today, June 19, 2024. The campus will be unveiled in the presence of external affairs minister S Jaishankar and ambassadors of 17 countries. 

PM Modi to visit Bihar and inaugurate New Nalanda University

Honorable Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Bihar on 19th June, 2024 to inaugurate New Nalanda University. The university is built near to Rajgir Ancient University ruins.  He will do the inauguration around 10:30 am in the morning and will be joined by Bihar’s Governor Rajendra Vishwanath and Bihar’s Chief Minister Nitish Kumar.

Nalanda University’s New Campus Inauguration

The University’s interim Vice- chancellor Abhay Kumar Singh has termed his occasion “historic”. He stated that the visit of Prime Minister will be prestigious and auspicious as it will enhance the university’s global recognition. Furthermore, he mentioned that the Bihar Government has made a significant contribution in steering the former President Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam’s proposed idea in the right direction.

History and Governance of Nalanda University 

Nalanda University having its roots from 427CE when the first residential university of the world founded at Nalanda by Emperor Kumaragupta which flourished for over 800 years.

The university was established under The Nalanda University Act, 2010 that implemented decisions which unites 10 Asian states and six partners, in the second and the fourth East India Summit in Philippines (2007) and Thailand (2009) respectively.

 As per the act, the university consist six schools, namely:-

• Buddhist Studies, Philosophy and Comparative Religions;
• Historical Studies;
• International Relations and Peace Studies;
• Business Management (Public Policy and Development Studies);
• Languages and Literature;
• Ecology and Environment Studies

About Nalanda’s Logo

The logo depicts a tree which symbolises nature and life that portrays the central idea of Nalanda i.e., “The Nalanda Way”- “man living in harmony with man, man living in harmony with nature, and man living as part of nature.” 

In order to attract students, Nalanda drew scholars from distant lands, including China, Korea, Tibet, Japan, Sri Lanka, Mongolia and South East Asia. The scholars have bestowed a recognition for the ambience, the learning as well as for the intense knowledge imparted by Nalanda’s teachers.

Nalanda University’s Mission and objectives 

The purposes of Nalanda University includes improvement of educational mechanism, emphasis on interacting with Asian countries to bring future leaders together and enhancing training in arts, crafts and skills. The focus of academics is on ancient sciences, history, philosophy and language.

The university has established linkages for collaborative research with the renowned institutions around the globe including,

• University of Ostrava, (Czech Republic)
• Dongguk University, (Republic of Korea)
• Otani University, Kyoto (Japan)
• Lumbini University (Nepal)
• Bronx Community College, City University of New York (USA)
• Deakin University, (Australia)

The university also offers scholarships to international students funded by various sources like ASEAN-India Fund and BIMSTEC scholarships.

Insights into the University’s Campus Amenities

The University offers programmes featuring:-

• Global PhD programme;
• Masters in Historical Studies (MA);
• Masters in Ecology and Environment Studies (MSc);
• Masters in Buddhist Studies;
• Philosophy and Comparative Religions (MA);
• Masters in Hindu Studies (MA);
• Masters in World Literature (MA);
• Masters in Sustainable Development and Management (MBA).

As the campus facilities play a vital role in improving the wholesome learning process along with the mental and physical growth of the students, the Nalanda’s central Library spread in 17,545 square meters is envisioned to provide ample space for studying, seminars and presentations. Also the university has spacious Residence Halls / Hostels, Meditation Hall and well equipped Sports complex.

The Real Education- To Liberate the Human Soul

According to the teachings of Saint Rampal Ji Maharaj, the purpose of Human life is to achieve liberation from this critical cycle of birth and death to attain Salvation. A student who adheres to the path as acknowledged by his teacher, gets success in life. Likewise, a devotee who follows the constitution of God and gets sticked to the spiritual path of genuine worship achieves wholesome peace and success and gets a way to the ultimate home of the soul i.e., SATLOK.

Do read the revered spiritual books “Gyan Ganga” and “Way of Living” to have insights of true knowledge of Supreme Power, Creator of the Universe For more information visit www.jagatgururampalji.org.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):

Q.1: Where is Nalanda University located?

Answer: The historic Nalanda University is located close to the site of the ancient ruins of the Buddhist centre of learning in Rajgir, Bihar.

Q.2: Who will inaugurate the New Nalanda University?

Answer: PM Modi will inaugurate the New Nalanda University on June 19th, 2024 at around 10:30 am.

Q.3: What are the schools in Nalanda University?

Answer:  As per The Nalanda University Act, 2010, there are six schools namely:

• Buddhist Studies, Philosophy and Comparative Religions;
• Historical Studies;
• International Relations and Peace Studies;
• Business Management in relation to Public Policy and Development Studies;
• Languages and Literature;
• Ecology and Environment Studies