New Delhi, June 3
Delhi University Vice Chancellor Professor Yogesh Singh on Tuesday shed light on the upcoming two new campuses of the University and also spotlighted the major transformation that is set to take place in one to two years.
Professor Yogesh Singh, in an interview with IANS, said that infrastructure projects worth Rs 2,000 crore are underway, and soon the University will open two new colleges, including Veer Savarkar College in the Najafgarh area.
“We are working simultaneously on developing the West and East Campuses. Two new colleges are being set up — Veer Savarkar in Najafgarh and another one in Fatehpur Beri. These colleges will be operational soon. I’m confident that within the next one or two years, DU’s infrastructure will undergo a major transformation,†he said.
Highlighting the University’s preparedness to meet the demands of the 21st century, the DU VC said that a four-year programme is being introduced in undergraduate programmes for the first time, as recommended under the New Education Policy (NEP).
“Students can choose their tracks based on their interests—whether they wish to pursue a research project or follow a particular specialisation. The focus is on fostering innovation and creativity, key components of the NEP,†he said.
The DU VC also stated that at least 10 to 12 DU colleges are ranked among the Top 20 colleges nationwide, and they will play a critical role in advancing this initiative.
Taking pride in DU’s ascent in the worldwide university index, he said, “A few years ago, DU was ranked at around 500. Today, it stands at 328th rank globally, and several departments rank within the Top 100. Our goal is to bring DU into the top 100 globally within the next 10 years.
On questions of comparisons between the two most reputed central universities in the national capital, he said that JNU is a different university with its own culture, and DU has its own unique character, and hence, there was no need for anyone to ape the other.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Finally some good news for DU! The Najafgarh campus will be a game-changer for students in West Delhi who currently travel 3-4 hours daily. Hope they maintain the same quality standards as North Campus. The 4-year UG program sounds interesting too ðŸ‘
While expansion is good, I hope DU focuses equally on faculty recruitment and research facilities. New buildings alone won't improve rankings. The NEP changes are promising but need proper implementation. Fingers crossed!
As a DU alumnus, I'm thrilled to see this transformation! But they must preserve the heritage buildings and cultural legacy while modernizing. The college festivals, debates and canteen culture are what make DU special â¤ï¸
Good to see DU expanding beyond the crowded North Campus. But what about better transport connectivity to these new locations? Najafgarh still lacks proper metro access. Infrastructure should include transport planning too.
The VC's vision is commendable but ₹2000 crore is huge money! Hope there's transparency in spending. Also, instead of naming colleges after politicians, why not honor great Indian scientists or educationists?
Excited about the 4-year UG program! More flexibility means students can explore different subjects before specializing. But will the job market recognize these degrees? TCS, Infosys etc. need to update their recruitment criteria accordingly.
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