On 01.12.2025, an unstarred question No. 25 was answered regarding the East and West Campuses of Delhi University. Shri Ramvir Singh Bidhuri inquired about the details of the plan for the East Campus at Surajmal Vihar and the West Campus at Dwarka, the total funds proposed for these campuses, and the number of students likely to be admitted. The Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Dr. Sukanta Majumdar, stated that the built-up area of the East Campus at Surajmal Vihar is approximately 59,618 sqm, and the West Campus at Dwarka is approximately 19,434.28 sqm. The estimated cost is Rs. 373 Cr and Rs. 107 Cr, respectively. Together, the two campuses are expected to accommodate 10,120 students and will feature state-of-the-art technology and fully accessible facilities for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD).
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Education: Primary ministry answering questions regarding the development of Delhi University campuses.
Delhi University: The university whose campus development is being discussed.
Dwarka: Location of one of the campuses of Delhi University being discussed.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT OF HIGHER EDUCATION
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 25
ANSWERED ON 01.12.2025
East and West Campus of Delhi University
†25. Shri Ramvir Singh Bidhuri:
Will the Minister of EDUCATION be pleased to state:
(a) the details of the plan for the East Campus at Surajmal Vihar and the West Campus at
Dwarka of the University of Delhi, the foundation stone of which was recently laid by the
Hon’ble Prime Minister;
(b) the total amount of fund(s) proposed to be spent on these campuses; and
(c) the total number of students who are likely to be admitted in these campuses?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION
(DR. SUKANTA MAJUMDAR)
(a) to (c): The built-up areas of East Campus at Surajmal Vihar and the West Campus at
Dwarka of is approximately 59,618 sqm and 19,434.28 sqm respectively and the estimated
cost is Rs. 373 Cr and Rs. 107 Cr respectively. Together, the two campuses are expected to
accommodate 10,120 students, featuring state-of-the-art technology and fully accessible
facilities for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD).
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