Centre Clears ₹385 Cr Boost for CUTN Expansion
Funding to support academic, residential, and research facilities including a Science Instrumentation Centre at CUTN.
- Ministry of Education approves ₹385.27 crore for CUTN via HEFA.
- Funding to cover new academic block, hostels, staff quarters, research centre.
- Dedicated Science Instrumentation Centre with advanced research facilities to be established.
- Expansion to greatly enhance CUTN’s academic and residential ecosystem.
GG News Bureau
New Delhi, 30th Aug: The Ministry of Education has approved a funding package of ₹385.27 crore through the Higher Education Financing Agency (HEFA) for the Central University of Tamil Nadu (CUTN), Thiruvarur, to significantly upgrade academic, residential, and research infrastructure.
The funding will support the construction of new academic blocks, modern hostels, staff quarters, and a state-of-the-art Science Instrumentation Centre, positioning CUTN as a hub for advanced education and research.
Major projects sanctioned under HEFA funding
- New Academic Building – ₹96.40 crore
- 300-bedded Girls Hostel – ₹46.63 crore
- 300-bedded Boys Hostel – ₹46.91 crore
- Scientific Instrumentation Centre – ₹19.95 crore
- Procurement of Scientific Instruments – ₹16.84 crore
- Expansion of Administrative Building – ₹46.16 crore
- Faculty & Staff Quarters (all categories) – ₹62.97 crore
- 400-bedded Research Scholar Hostel – ₹42.60 crore
Boost to CUTN’s academic ecosystem
The initiative will not only expand CUTN’s residential capacity but also provide researchers with cutting-edge instruments and laboratories. Officials noted that the funding will be largely serviced through Ministry of Education grants, ensuring sustainable financing for the university.
This investment is expected to strengthen CUTN’s role in India’s higher education landscape, enhance opportunities for students and scholars, and foster research aligned with national development goals.
