Foundation stones laid for IIT-Delhi expansion
New academic block and girls’ hostel to boost infrastructure and sustainability
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Wednesday laid the foundation stones for Academic Block 103 and Girls Hostel 50B at the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi), marking a major expansion of the institute’s academic and residential facilities.
Academic Block 103, IIT Delhi’s first 10-storey academic building, will have a built-up area of nearly five lakh square feet, rising 36.75 metres with two basement levels. It will house 31 classrooms and lecture theatres, 150 research laboratories, 150 faculty offices, conference rooms, the Educational Technology Services Centre, and amenities including a cafeteria and banking facilities.
The new Girls Hostel 50B, spanning 3.9 lakh square feet in a B+G+12 configuration, will accommodate around 1,400 students. It will feature double occupancy rooms with built-in cupboards, study tables, universal charging points, and a dining hall.
Both projects aim for a 4-star GRIHA rating and incorporate sustainability features such as rooftop solar panels, passive design strategies, rainwater harvesting systems, landscaped public spaces, and low-VOC materials. Planning has preserved existing trees, avoiding the need for tree-felling permissions.
The estimated cost for the projects is ?430 crore, funded through various Government of India schemes.
The foundation stone-laying ceremony was attended by senior Ministry of Education officials, IIT Delhi Director Prof. Rangan Banerjee, faculty, staff, and students.
These developments are expected to significantly enhance IIT Delhi’s academic capacity and residential infrastructure while emphasizing sustainable and eco-friendly design.
