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Delhi LG Criticizes AAP for University Land Delay
The Lieutenant Governor of Delhi, V.K. Saxena, recently criticized the previous AAP government for not paying for and delaying the handover of land to two universities.
These universities, Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University and Delhi Teachers’ University, were finally given over 35 acres of land in Narela.
The current government has allocated and paid significant funds for this land.
Additionally, Education Minister Ashish Sood praised another university, the Delhi Skill and Entrepreneurship University, and promised to improve its facilities and placement opportunities.
The goal is to enhance higher education in Delhi and make Narela a center for education with modern amenities.
Delhi LG V.K. Saxena criticized the previous AAP government for delaying the handover of land to two universities.
Over 35 acres of land in Narela were formally handed over to GGSIPU and DTeU.
The current government allocated Rs 500 crore for land purchase in its first budget and approved an additional Rs 500 crore for 2025-26.
Rs 452 crore has already been paid to the DDA for the land.
Education Minister Ashish Sood praised DSEU and promised to upgrade its facilities and improve campus placements.
- Who
- Delhi Lieutenant Governor V.K. Saxena and Delhi Education Minister Ashish Sood
- What
- Criticism of the previous AAP government for delaying land allotment to two universities and praise for the current government's actions
- Where
- Narela, Delhi
- When
- The formal handing over of land took place on Saturday, with references to actions in January 2024 and the current year
- Why
- To strengthen higher education infrastructure and develop Narela into an education hub
Key facts
- LG
- V.K. Saxena
- Universities
- Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU) and Delhi Teachers’ University (DTeU)
- Land Location
- Narela, Delhi
- Land Size
- Over 35 acres
- Funds Allocated
- Rs 500 crore in 2024-25, Rs 500 crore approved for 2025-26
- Funds Paid
- Rs 452 crore
- Education Minister
- Ashish Sood
- Other University Mentioned
- Delhi Skill and Entrepreneurship University (DSEU)
Quotes
V.K. Saxena
Delhi Lieutenant Governor
“I am pleased to share that Rs 452 crore has already been paid to the DDA, and an additional Rs 500 crore has been approved in the Revised Estimates for 2025-26. It underlines the Delhi Government’s resolve to translate vision into execution and lay a strong and sustainable foundation for Delhi’s educational and socio-economic future.”
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“Setting up of new university campuses would strengthen the higher education infrastructure in the National Capital, besides giving a thrust to DDA’s efforts of developing Narela into a hub of education and a self-sustaining model sub-city replete with modern amenities.”
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Ashish Sood
Delhi Education Minister
“Delhi Skill Entrepreneur University is a remarkable experiment in itself. Over the past 11 years, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has promoted innovative ideas such as startups, scaling, and recognition-based learning. In the past six years, Delhi Skill Entrepreneur University has made significant progress.”
thehansindia.com
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