Foundation Stone of IIT Jodhpur Phase 3B Development Project Laid Virtually by Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi
Projects worth ₹672.89 Crore to transform IIT Jodhpur’s academic and residential infrastructure through HEFA Loan
Jodhpur, India | 27th September 2025 – The Indian Institute of Technology Jodhpur marked a historic milestone today with the virtual foundation stone laying ceremony of Phase 3B of its campus development projects, led by the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi.
This project, with a total cost of ₹672.89 Crore under a HEFA loan, allocates ₹522.89 Crore for infrastructure development and ₹150 Crore for advanced research equipment. Through this investment, IIT Jodhpur’s academic, research, and residential ecosystem will be significantly strengthened.
Under this phase, the institute will see the construction of a Lecture Hall Building, a new Academic Block, an Admin Block, and a state-of-the-art Technology Park. On the residential side, three hostels with 640 student rooms, a 150-room visitor hostel, a dining hall, six Type-B housing blocks with 96 flats, and five Type-C housing blocks with 80 flats will be built. In addition, provisions have been made for common and utility services and advanced equipment, ensuring both academic excellence and community well-being.
On this occasion, Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji said:
“Institutions like IITs are the pride of India and are the pillars of our vision for a Viksit Bharat. With the new world-class academic, research, and residential infrastructure, technological institutions will not only prepare future scientists and innovators but will also drive technological self-reliance and global leadership. This foundation stone is a foundation of New India’s knowledge economy, where talent, technology, and tradition come together to build a brighter future.”
On this occasion, Prof. Avinash K. Agarwal, Director, IIT Jodhpur, said:
“It is a moment of immense pride for IIT Jodhpur to witness the Foundation Stone Laying Ceremony of Phase 3B of our campus development, blessed by the vision of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji. This ₹672.89 Crore project will fundamentally transform our campus with world-class academic, residential, and innovation facilities, creating an ecosystem for collaboration, creativity, and holistic growth. Guided by the spirit of the National Education Policy and the vision of ‘Viksit Bharat’, this milestone reaffirms our commitment to building a stronger and more innovative India.”
The Chief Guest Hon’ble MP Shri Rajendra Gehlot ji, said:
“The Foundation Stone Laying of IIT Jodhpur’s Phase 3B campus development projects by Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji marks a historic moment for Jodhpur, Rajasthan, and India’s educational landscape. With an investment of ₹672.89 Crore, this milestone is not just about constructing new buildings—it is about laying a new ‘Stone of Knowledge & Innovation’ that will empower our youth, advance indigenous technologies, and accelerate the vision of an Atmanirbhar Viksit Bharat 2047. I extend my heartfelt gratitude to the Hon’ble Prime Minister and the Government of India for their unwavering commitment to strengthening institutions of national importance like IIT Jodhpur.”
The foundation stone laying ceremony was witnessed in the Lecture Hall complex, IIT Jodhpur, where faculty, staff, and students gathered to celebrate this significant step in the institute’s journey of growth and transformation.
With Engineers India Limited engaged as the project management agency, the planning and execution of Phase 3B are already underway. This initiative reflects IIT Jodhpur’s commitment to building an inspiring and enabling environment for the next generation of scientists, technologists, and innovators.
