PM Modi inaugurates new Nalanda University campus in Bihar

  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi officially opened the new Nalanda University campus today.

The Prime Minister praised Nalanda's previous hardships and declared that it represented India's identity, respect, values, and motto. This is the first formal visit by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the state after he was sworn in for a record-breaking third term.The Prime Minister posted on X;

“Visiting the excavated remains of Nalanda was exemplary. It was an opportunity to be at one of the greatest seats of learning in the ancient world. This site offers a profound glimpse into the scholarly past that once thrived here. Nalanda has created an intellectual spirit that continues to thrive in our nation.”

PM Modi said that the renaissance of Nalanda near its ancient ruins, this new campus will showcase the potential of India to the world. Nalanda will tell – Nations which stand on strong human values, know how to lay the foundation of a better future by reviving the history. And friends – Nalanda is not only the renaissance of India's past.

The heritage of many countries of the world and Asia is associated with it. The presence of so many countries at the inauguration of a university campus is unprecedented in itself. Our partner countries have also participated in the reconstruction of Nalanda University. On this occasion, I congratulate all the friendly countries of India and all of you.

The ceremony was attended by 17 ambassadors from participating nations as well as S. Jaishankar, Minister of External Affairs. Attending the occasion were Bihar Governor Rajendra Arlekar, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, and Deputy Chief Ministers Vijay Sinha and Samrat Choudhary.

 The Historical Nalanda:

1. Flourished in Bihar, India, during the fifth to the thirteenth century AD.
2. Regarded as one of the most important educational hubs in antiquity.
3. Brought in academics and students from all across Asia, promoting a thriving discourse.
4. Renowned for its Buddhist teaching, but it also provided instruction in a wide range of other areas, including logic, philosophy, astronomy, and medicine.
5. Kept a vast collection with millions of texts that were sadly lost to invaders.

The Indian government started an ambitious endeavor in 2010 to bring this historic center of learning back to life. A new international university was founded under the Nalanda University Act with the goal of reviving the inclusiveness and intellectual collaboration that defined its historical forerunner.

The University provides postgraduate courses in the humanities, social sciences, scientific sciences, and Buddhism, among other subjects and prioritizes integrative methods and encourages cross-cultural interaction.

One of the earliest residential institutions in the world was the original Nalanda University. In 2016, the Nalanda remains were designated as a United Nations Heritage Site. 

The goal of the current Nalanda University is to serve as a worldwide center of knowledge, encouraging cooperation between academics from all fields and nations. It has linkages to some of the world's most prestigious institutions and is recognized as a "Institution of National Importance" in India.