The brand new east campus of Delhi University iis likely to be ready by 2026 with construction expected to start next year, Vice Chancellor Yogesh Singh has said.
While talking to the media about the expansion of the university, Singh said: “The construction of the East Campus will begin in the next eight months. The process is underway. We have applied for funding with the government.”
The university announced expansion plans a few years ago under which it aims to build East and West campuses to introduce more courses and a centre for law.
According to the vice chancellor, the East Campus will be built in Surajmal Vihar area of the capital and will be accessible by both Blue and Red lines of the Delhi Metro.
Talking about the benefits of the expansion of the university territory, Singh said that it will not only provide more opportunities for higher education but also help manage administrative work.
Apart from East Campus, the university has also plans to build a West Campus in Roshanpura near Najafgarh area. The West Campus aims to cater to students coming from rural areas of Delhi and Harayana.