Delhi University Launches Centre for Advanced Studies in Buddhist Studies
Delhi University to establish Centre for Advanced studies in Buddhist Studies
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The University of Delhi is establishing a Centre for Advanced Studies in Buddhist Studies, with administrative approval from the Ministry of Minority Affairs under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Vikas Karyakram (PMJVK) scheme. This initiative aims to enhance educational opportunities for minority communities in India, particularly in Buddhist Studies.
- 01Delhi University will establish a Centre for Advanced Studies in Buddhist Studies.
- 02The project has received approval from the Ministry of Minority Affairs under the PMJVK scheme.
- 03The Centre aims to improve educational opportunities for minority communities in India.
- 04Training programs for faculty in Buddhist Studies will be organized to enhance teaching skills.
- 05Additional infrastructure projects at Delhi University include a Nano Medical Sciences Institute and hostel facilities.
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The University of Delhi is set to establish a Centre for Advanced Studies in Buddhist Studies, following administrative approval from the Ministry of Minority Affairs under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Vikas Karyakram (PMJVK) scheme. This Centre aims to foster collaboration between the university and the ministry to enhance educational opportunities for minority communities in India, particularly in Buddhist Studies. The initiative will include the establishment of infrastructure for Undergraduate, Postgraduate, and Ph.D. programs and will organize training programs for faculty to improve their pedagogical skills. Additionally, the university's Executive Council has approved the construction of a building for the Institute of Nano Medical Sciences in Maurice Nagar, with an estimated cost of ₹174.20 crore (approximately $21 million USD). Plans for hostel facilities at the Dhaka Complex have also been revised, with a new estimate of ₹233.35 crore (around $28 million USD) approved for construction. The project aims to provide better living conditions for students and enhance the university's academic infrastructure.
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The establishment of the Centre for Advanced Studies in Buddhist Studies will provide enhanced educational resources and opportunities for minority communities in India, fostering greater academic engagement and research in Buddhist Studies.
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