Minister inaugurates extension of infrastructure under RUSA project
The new academic block and the renovated open-air auditorium, constructed under the RUSA 2.0 project at Mahatma Gandhi College in Thiruvananthapuram, were inaugurated by Dr. R. Bindu, Minister for Higher Education on 31-01-2025.
The newly constructed academic block has an area of 4,192 sq. ft. (389.46 sq. m.). The open-air auditorium, with an area of 10,000 sq. ft. (929.03 sq. m.), has been provided with a suitable roof made of G.I roofing sheet material. The auditorium is designed to be used for various academic and extracurricular activities.
The newly constructed two-story academic block, developed under the RUSA (RUSA) 2.0 project, is a major milestone in improving the academic infrastructure of Mahatma Gandhi College in Thiruvananthapuram. This building, with its modern design and state-of-the-art facilities, is envisioned to support better learning, research, and collaboration. It includes spacious classrooms and department offices. The renovation and roofing of the existing open-air auditorium, carried out as a complement to this development, have also been completed. These two constructions have a major impact on the academic infrastructure of the college, thereby making it beneficial for the students to have more space and facilities.
Adv. V. K. Prasanth (Hon. MLA) and Sri. M. Sangeeth Kumar (Vice President, NSS) also among the distinguished guests present in the occasion.
