Nalanda University

June 28, 2026 12:56 PM

PM Modi Hails Revival of Ancient ‘Shastrarth’ Tradition at Nalanda University

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday praised Nalanda University for reviving the ancient Indian tradition of Shastrarth (scholarly debate), describing it as a significant step towards integrating India's civilisational heritage with modern education and technology. Addressing the 135th edition of his monthly radio programme Mann Ki Baat, the Prime Minister said the university has successfully revived the centuries-old practice of intellectual discourse while adapting it to contemporary academ...

April 1, 2026 4:26 PM

Centre for Southeast Asian Studies inaugurated at Nalanda University

The Centre for Southeast Asian Studies was inaugurated at Nalanda University on Tuesday, marking a significant step towards strengthening India’s academic and strategic engagement with Southeast Asia. The Centre was inaugurated by P. Kumaran, Secretary (East) in the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), in the presence of ambassadors, high commissioners, representatives from partner countries, vice chancellors, and faculty members. The initiative follows an announcement by Prime Minister Naren...

March 31, 2026 3:40 PM

“Vikas bhi, Virasat bhi”: Jaishnakar highlights tradition, technology, and global diplomacy at Convocation ceremony of Nalanda University

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday attended the Second Convocation of Nalanda University, praising the institution's growth and expressing pride in being associated with it. He focused on the intersection of tradition, technology, and global diplomacy, emphasising the significance of the event for the university's future and encouraged graduates to contribute to its growth. While speaking at the 2nd Convocation ceremony of Nalanda University today in Rajgir, Jaishankar said that...

September 16, 2024 4:03 PM

PM Modi calls for revival of Nalanda’s spirit to position India as global education hub

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his Independence Day address from the Red Fort, emphasized the need to revive the ancient spirit of Nalanda University, aiming to reestablish India as a global center for higher learning and research. Highlighting the significance of education under India’s new education policy, PM Modi expressed his vision to develop institutions that attract students from around the world, thereby transforming India into an international hub for education. "We have recently...

September 16, 2024 6:27 PM

Revival of Nalanda marks beginning of India’s ‘Golden Age’: PM Modi

As he inaugurated the new campus of Nalanda University in Bihar on Wednesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the historical connection, saying that it marks the beginning of India’s ‘Golden Age.’ The new university campus closely replicates the ancient Nalanda University, whose ruins PM Modi visited earlier in the day. Established around 1600 years ago, the ancient Nalanda is considered one of the first residential universities in the world. Prime Minister Narendra Modi said th...

September 16, 2024 6:27 PM

PM Modi visits ruins of Nalanda Mahavihara in Bihar

Ahead of inaugurating the new campus of Nalanda University in Bihar's Rajgir, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday visited and took aNalanda Mahavihara, PM Modi, Nalanda University, Rajgir tour of the ruins of the ancient Nalanda Mahavihara. The visit marks the first visit by the Prime Minister to the State after the Lok Sabha election. The ancient Nalanda University, established around 1600 years ago, is considered to be among the first residential universities in the world. The new uni...