{"id":67637,"date":"2026-05-04T15:30:58","date_gmt":"2026-05-04T10:00:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theindianinfluencer.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/04\/chanakya-university-inaugurates-new-academic-block-dharmendra-pradhan-stresses-indias-higher-education-transformation-for-viksit-bharat-2047\/"},"modified":"2026-05-04T15:30:58","modified_gmt":"2026-05-04T10:00:58","slug":"chanakya-university-inaugurates-new-academic-block-dharmendra-pradhan-stresses-indias-higher-education-transformation-for-viksit-bharat-2047","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theindianinfluencer.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/04\/chanakya-university-inaugurates-new-academic-block-dharmendra-pradhan-stresses-indias-higher-education-transformation-for-viksit-bharat-2047\/","title":{"rendered":"Chanakya University Inaugurates New Academic Block; Dharmendra Pradhan Stresses India\u2019s Higher Education Transformation for Viksit Bharat 2047"},"content":{"rendered":"

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], May 4:<\/strong> Chanakya University inaugurated the Sudha & Kris Gopalakrishnan Academic Block at its Global Campus near Kempegowda International Airport on Thursday. The block was inaugurated by\u00a0Sri Dharmendra Pradhan, Hon\u2019ble Minister for Education, Government of India.\u00a0The inauguration was attended by\u00a0Smt. Sudha Gopalakrishnan and Sri Kris Gopalakrishnan, patrons of the block, along with\u00a0Dr. S. Somanath, Chancellor, Chanakya University, Sri M. P. Kumar, Pro-Chancellor, Prof. Yashavantha Dongre, Vice-Chancellor, Sri Mohandas Pai, Member, Board of Governors, Chanakya University,\u00a0and other dignitaries.<\/p>\n

The newly inaugurated academic block is spread across 3,40,000 sq. ft. and has been designed as a future-ready teaching, research, and innovation space. It can host more than 3,600 students and includes 70+ classrooms and seminar halls, 25+ state-of-the-art laboratory spaces, computer labs, research labs, maker spaces, and a 300-seat auditorium named after Dr. K. Kasturirangan, former Chairman, ISRO, celebrating and honouring his legacy.<\/p>\n

Speaking at the inauguration, Sri Dharmendra Pradhan said the new block represented\u00a0a larger commitment to transforming higher education in India.\u00a0He said India\u2019s universities must move from a degree-first model to a competency, research, and innovation-led model, in line with the vision of the National Education Policy 2020. Institutions such as Chanakya University, he said, can help build job creators, design thinkers, innovators, and thought leaders for Viksit Bharat 2047.<\/p>\n

Sri Kris Gopalakrishnan\u00a0said universities must\u00a0prepare students for a world being reshaped by artificial intelligence. He said\u00a0AI fluency should become a core competency\u00a0across disciplines and not remain limited to computer science. At the same time, he underlined\u00a0the importance of rigorous writing, critical thinking, debate, research, and human judgment,\u00a0saying that universities must produce not only skilled professionals but wise human beings.<\/p>\n

Sri Mohandas Pai spoke about the significance of building a university that can scale with quality. He said the Sudha & Kris Gopalakrishnan Academic Block reflects Chanakya University\u2019s founding principle of collective philanthropy and its aspiration to create a world-class campus rooted in public purpose, ethical wealth creation, and long-term nation-building.<\/p>\n

Prof. Yashavantha Dongre said the inauguration was an important milestone in the University\u2019s rapid growth. Established in 2022, Chanakya University has grown from around 100 students to 2,300 students, from 20 faculty members to 160 faculty members, and from 5 programmes to 40 programmes. He said the University\u2019s core philosophy is to combine quality higher education with accessibility through collective philanthropy.<\/p>\n

In his presidential address, Dr. S. Somanath acknowledged the collective effort behind Chanakya University\u2019s growth and the creation of the new academic facility. He noted the role of institution-builders, supporters, and academic leaders in shaping the campus, and said the new block would strengthen the University\u2019s ability to support teaching, research, and innovation.<\/p>\n

Sri M. P. Kumar, Pro-Chancellor, Chanakya University, spoke about the planning and execution behind the campus and the academic block. He recognised the contributions of those involved in land selection, campus planning, infrastructure creation, and the University\u2019s early academic vision, and said the facility reflected the long-term commitment behind Chanakya University\u2019s development.<\/p>\n

The event also included the unveiling of the academic block board, lamp lighting, a tribute to Dr. K. Kasturirangan, the launch of a Satellite Ground Station, the release of Kautilya\u2019s Arthashastra, and the felicitation of key contributors and infrastructure partners.<\/p>\n

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