India News | IGDTUW Gets 50 Acres in Delhi's Narela for Permanent Campus, Boost for Women's Technical Education

New Delhi, May 1 (PTI) The Indira Gandhi Delhi Technical University for Women (IGDTUW) has formally taken possession of 50 acres of land in outer Delhi's Narela for the construction of its long-awaited permanent campus, Delhi Education Minister Ashish Sood said on Wednesday.

The announcement was made during IGDTUW's Foundation Day and 4th Research Excellence Awards ceremony, an official statement said.

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The land, allotted by the Delhi Government, is part of a Rs 500 crore initiative to develop an 'Edu-City' in the Narela sub-city, aimed at transforming Delhi into a hub for higher education, research, and innovation.

Calling the development a "powerful testament" to inclusive education, Sood said the campus would help IGDTUW emerge as a global leader in women-led innovation and academic excellence. He praised the university's 100 per cent placement record, 103 research awards, 19 patents, and its commitment to sustainability as a zero-waste, zero-plastic institution.

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“This is not just a university, but a symbol of transformation,” Sood said, noting the leadership of women across key roles, including the chief minister, director of technical education, and the university's vice-chancellor.

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