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IIT Delhi's New 10-Storey Academic Block & Hostel for 1400 Girls Launched

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan laid the foundation stones for a major new academic block and a girls' hostel at IIT Delhi. The Academic Block-103 will be the institute's first 10-storey academic building, featuring numerous labs, classrooms, and offices. The new Girls Hostel-50B is designed to accommodate 1400 students and both projects incorporate advanced sustainability features. The minister also chaired an Edtech AI Roundtable with startup founders to discuss leveraging artificial intelligence in education.

Key Points: IIT Delhi Gets New Academic Block & Girls Hostel, Edtech AI Roundtable

  • First 10-storey academic building at IIT Delhi
  • New hostel for 1400 female students
  • Rs 430 crore sustainable projects
  • Edtech AI Roundtable with startups held
  • Focus on NEP 2020 and AI in education
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Union Education Minister Pradhan lays foundation stone for academic block, girls' hostel at IIT Delhi

Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan lays foundation for IIT Delhi's first 10-storey academic building & a new girls hostel. Projects cost Rs 430 Cr, target sustainability.

"These projects are targeting 4-star GRIHA certification and incorporate sustainability features - Ministry of Education"

New Delhi, February 11

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Wednesday laid the foundation stones for the Academic Block-103 and Girls Hostel-50B at the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi.

According to the Ministry of Education release, the Academic Block-103, with a built-up area of approximately 5 lakh sq. ft., will be IIT Delhi's first 10-storey academic building, rising to a height of 36.75 metres with two basement levels.

The facility will comprise 31 classrooms and lecture theatres, 150 research laboratories, 150 faculty offices, and conference rooms. The building will also house the Educational Technology Services Centre, along with a cafeteria, banking facilities, and other essential amenities.

The New Girls Hostel-50B, with a built-up area of approximately 3.9 lakh sq. ft., is designed in a B+G+12 configuration and will accommodate 1400 students.

The hostel will feature double-occupancy rooms with built-in cupboards, study tables, universal charging points, and a dining hall.

These projects are targeting 4-star GRIHA certification and incorporate sustainability features, including rooftop solar panels, passive design strategies, rainwater harvesting systems, landscaped public spaces, and low-VOC materials.

The planning and execution of these projects is being undertaken with careful attention to the existing site ecology, ensuring that all trees on the site are preserved and thereby eliminating the need for tree felling permissions.

These projects will be executed at a budget of Rs. 430 Crores, supported by various Government of India schemes.

The ceremony was attended by senior officials from the Ministry of Education, Prof. Rangan Banerjee (Director of IIT Delhi), faculty, staff, and students.

Furthermore, Pradhan chaired an Edtech AI Roundtable with the founders of 10 new-age startups at IIT Delhi.

The Roundtable brought together policymakers, academic leaders, and emerging technology entrepreneurs to discuss how AI can be leveraged to transform India's education system, aligning with the objectives of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.

This is part of a series of initiatives by the Ministry of Education to harness the potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI). The Roundtable showcased a new generation of Indian edtech startups developing AI-first solutions across K-12 learning, test preparation, upskilling, language learning and skill education, with a focus on students in underserved areas.

The participating startups included Arivihan, Fermi AI, http://Khare.AI, Seekho, SpeakX, SuperKalam, SuperNova, Vedantu, ConveGenius, and Virohan. The interaction was organised as a precursor to the upcoming India AI Impact Summit.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Rs. 430 Crores is a massive investment. While the infrastructure is needed, I hope the focus remains on the quality of education and research output, not just buildings. The AI roundtable is a good initiative—we need to lead in tech education.
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Aditya G
Great to see the emphasis on preserving trees during construction. Often, development happens at the cost of the environment. The passive design and solar panels are the right way forward for all new public buildings. More of this, please!
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Sarah B
The hostel facilities sound excellent—built-in cupboards and universal charging points are thoughtful. Accommodation is a major stress point for students. Hopefully, this will be replicated at other IITs and NITs across the country.
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Karthik V
The AI roundtable with startups is the most exciting part for me. India has brilliant minds in edtech. Integrating AI with NEP 2020's vision can truly revolutionize how we learn, especially in rural areas. Jai Hind!
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Meera T
While this is positive, I sincerely hope the execution matches the planning. Government projects sometimes face delays. Timely completion within budget is key. Also, hope the new academic block eases the classroom crunch for existing students.

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