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Time of India
7 days ago
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- Time of India
EFLU thanks UP govt for land for Lucknow campus
Lucknow: English and Foreign Languages University, regional campus welcomed its Chancellor Prof N Nagaraju, on his first visit to the campus following the UP govt's transfer of 5.5 acre land to Lucknow Campus. Director of the regional campus, Prof Rajneesh Arora, expressed gratitude to UP govt, especially chief minister Yogi Adityanath and MLA (Sarojini Nagar) Dr Rajeshwar Singh, for their role in facilitating the land allotment and also thanked the Vice Chancellor for his leadership. Registrar Prof M Hari Prasad emphasised importance of small acts of kindness and linked them to national initiatives like 'Nasha Mukti Abhiyan' and 'Har Ghar Tiranga'. Member Secretary, ICSSR, New Delhi, Prof Dhananjay Singh, traced evolution of Indian education from the colonial era to the present and underscored importance of integrating Indian languages into mainstream curricula, acknowledging India's sustainable development ethos, while highlighting potential of linguistic heritage in shaping AI and strengthening the cultural influence of the Global South. Prof N Nagaraju outlined his vision for Lucknow Campus, including advanced training programmes, multilingual proficiency and employability skills and announced new infrastructure-sharing agreement with partner institutions, reaffirming EFLU's alignment with UN's sustainable development goals. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like If the Cat Bites You, Here's What It Really Means. Weird Cat Behavior Explained Undo The VC administered 'Nasha Mukti' pledge to all students, faculty and staff across EFLU's campuses in Hyderabad, Shillong and Lucknow. A cultural programme comprised patriotic songs in different Indian languages, group songs, puppet show, solo and group patriotic items, dance and ramp walk in Indian attire. As part of 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam', Prof Nagaraju and Prof Hariprasad planted Rudraksh trees. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area.
India Today
13-08-2025
- Business
- India Today
UP government allots land for Hyderabad University Lucknow campus at Re 1 per year
The Uttar Pradesh government has transferred 2.32 hectares of land in Lucknow for the construction of a permanent campus of the English and Foreign Languages University (EFLU), step aims to promote high-quality education in English and foreign languages in the land, located in Chakauli village of Pargana Bijnor in the Sarojini Nagar tehsil of Lucknow district, has been given on lease at the rate of Re 1 per year, according to an official statement issued on This symbolic lease fee is part of the state's effort to make advanced linguistic education accessible to the university is operating temporarily from a complex on Kanpur Road in Lucknow. With the new campus, the central university plans to introduce a wide range of academic programmes, from undergraduate to doctoral levels, along with part-time foreign language PROGRAMMES AT THE NEW CAMPUSThe permanent campus will run regular programmes such as BA (Honours) English, MA English, MA Linguistics, MA English Literature, Post Graduate Diploma in the Teaching of English (PGDTE), and PhD will also offer part-time courses in French, German, Russian and Spanish languages, providing students with diverse options for language learning and officials have expressed that the new campus will become a major hub for linguistic studies, research, and cultural exchange. This move is expected to attract students from across Uttar Pradesh and other AND UNIVERSITY REACTIONSDuring the land transfer ceremony, Uttar Pradesh Higher Education Minister Yogendra Upadhyay, who was the chief guest, reaffirmed the government's commitment to providing linguistic education of global standards to the youth of the added, 'The construction of the permanent campus will lead to unprecedented growth in the quality of education and facilities.'Professor N Nagaraju, Vice Chancellor of EFLU, called the land transfer a 'historic step' for the long-term development of the said, 'The Lucknow Campus will be developed into an excellent centre for linguistic education and research.'ABOUT THE UNIVERSITYThe English and Foreign Languages University was earlier known as the Central Institute of English and Foreign Languages (CIEFL). Founded in 1958, it was established through an Act of Parliament and formally came into being on August 3, has three campuses — the headquarters in Hyderabad, and two others in Lucknow and Shillong. The Shillong campus has been operational since 1973, while the Lucknow campus has been functioning since allotment of land for the new permanent campus marks a significant step in strengthening the university's role in advancing linguistic education and research in North India.(With inputs from PTI)- Ends
Indian Express
13-08-2025
- Business
- Indian Express
Uttar Pradesh govt leases land for Hyderabad's varsity campus in Lucknow at Re 1 per year
The Uttar Pradesh government has transferred 2.32 hectares of land for the construction of a permanent campus of the English and Foreign Languages University, Hyderabad to promote quality education in English and foreign languages. The land is located in Chakauli village of Pargana Bijnor in the Sarojini Nagar tehsil of Lucknow district on lease at the rate of Re 1 per year, an official statement issued here said. At the permanent campus in Lucknow, the central university will run regular programmes like BA (Honours) English, MA English, MA Linguistics, MA English Literature, Post Graduate Diploma in the Teaching of English (PGDTE) and PhD along with part-time courses in French, German, Russian and Spanish languages. At present, the university is temporarily operating from a complex at Kanpur Road in Lucknow. At the land transfer ceremony on Tuesday, Higher Education Minister Yogendra Upadhyay, who was also the chief guest, said that the state government is committed to providing the youth of the state with linguistic education of global standards. He expressed confidence that the construction of the permanent campus will lead to unprecedented growth in the quality of education and facilities. The university's Vice Chancellor, Prof N Nagaraju, expressed gratitude towards the state government, saying that this land transfer is a historic step for the long-term development of the institution and that the Lucknow Campus will be developed into an excellent centre for linguistic education and research. The English and Foreign Languages University was formerly called the Central Institute of English and Foreign Languages (CIEFL). The university was founded in 1958 and was created by an Act of Parliament and came into being on August 3, 2007. The EFL University has three campuses — while the headquarters is in Hyderabad, the other two are in Lucknow and Shillong. ELFU Lucknow has been functioning since 1979 and the one in Shillong since 1973.
News18
12-08-2025
- Business
- News18
UP govt leases land for Hyderabads varsity campus in Lucknow at Re 1 per year
Lucknow, Aug 12 (PTI) The Uttar Pradesh government has transferred 2.32 hectares of land for the construction of a permanent campus of the English and Foreign Languages University, Hyderabad to promote quality education in English and foreign languages. The land is located in Chakauli village of Pargana Bijnor in the Sarojini Nagar tehsil of Lucknow district on lease at the rate of Re 1 per year, an official statement issued here said. At the permanent campus in Lucknow, the central university will run regular programmes like BA (Honours) English, MA English, MA Linguistics, MA English Literature, Post Graduate Diploma in the Teaching of English (PGDTE) and PhD along with part-time courses in French, German, Russian and Spanish languages. At present, the university is temporarily operating from a complex at Kanpur Road in Lucknow. At the land transfer ceremony on Tuesday, Higher Education Minister Yogendra Upadhyay, who was also the chief guest, said that the state government is committed to providing the youth of the state with linguistic education of global standards. He expressed confidence that the construction of the permanent campus will lead to unprecedented growth in the quality of education and facilities. The university's Vice Chancellor, Prof N Nagaraju, expressed gratitude towards the state government, saying that this land transfer is a historic step for the long-term development of the institution and that the Lucknow Campus will be developed into an excellent centre for linguistic education and research. PTI COR ABN ABN KSS KSS view comments First Published: August 12, 2025, 23:15 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
