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Modi set to lay Vikramshila University foundation stone during Bihar visit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to visit Bihar in November to inaugurate the foundation stone of the proposed Vikramshila Central University. The new institution will be established near the archaeological site of the ancient Buddhist learning centre at Antichak in Kahalgaon, Bhagalpur district.
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The Vikramshila Central University project marks a significant push to revive the legacy of one of ancient India's most renowned educational hubs. The new university is planned to come up in close proximity to Antichak, where excavations have revealed remains of the historic Vikramashila Mahavihara, a celebrated centre of Buddhist scholarship that flourished during the 8th to 12th centuries.
The initiative aims to restore the region's historical prominence as a seat of learning while providing modern educational infrastructure to residents of the Bhagalpur district. Officials have prepared plans for the university's development, with the foundation stone laying ceremony likely to feature as a key event during the Prime Minister's scheduled Bihar itinerary next month.
The project aligns with broader government efforts to blend India's cultural heritage with contemporary educational initiatives. By establishing the university at this historically significant location, the development is expected to attract scholars and students interested in Buddhist studies, philosophy, and ancient Indian civilisation alongside conventional academic disciplines.
Exact dates for the Prime Minister's Bihar visit are yet to be formally announced, though preparations for the Vikramshila University event are understood to be in advanced stages.