Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will virtually inaugurate and dedicate the new Administrative Block of the Central University of Kerala named in honour of the Constitution architect Dr. B.R. Ambedkar to the nation on February 20. The Prime Minister will inaugurate and lay the foundation stones of 37 higher education institutions across 22 states, collectively valued at Rs 12,744 crore on this day. Hon’ble Vice Chancellor (i/c) Prof. K.C. Baiju, in a press conference, confirmed that the Central University of Kerala project is the sole representation from Kerala. The event, to be graced by Prime Minister, will be conducted in Jammu, while the programme organized at the Central University of Kerala in this occasion will witness the presence of distinguished dignitaries including MP Rajmohan Unnithan, MLA C.H. Kunhambu, alongside esteemed members of the University Court and Executive Council. The ceremony anticipates the attendance of over a thousand people including political, social, and cultural luminaries, as well as academicians, teachers, employees, and students.

Three-storeyed Building Costing 38.16 Crores

The Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Bhavan, a three-storeyed building constructed at a cost of 38.16 crores, with 68,200 square feet was funded under the HEFA (Higher Education Financing Agency) scheme of the Union Ministry of Education. Initiated by the Central Public Works Department in 2020, the construction progressed steadily despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. The design preserves the natural topography of the land while accommodating future university development plans.

Scheduled for relocation from the Gangotri Block, the entire administrative departments will now operate from the new building. The first floor houses the Vice Chancellor's Secretariat and a Conference Hall for Executive Council meetings. Additionally, offices of Statutory Officers including the Registrar, Controller of Examinations, Finance Officer, and various administrative sections will operate from this modern facility, equipped with amenities such as Wi-Fi, a lift, and parking facilities. Registrar Dr. M. Muralidharan Nambiar, Dean Academic Prof. Amruth G Kumar, Publicity and Media Committee Chairman Prof. Saji T.G, and Public Relations Officer Shri Sujith K were present at the press conference.