Vice-President lays foundation stone for ₹110 crore infrastructure projects at Gauhati University

The Vice-President of India laid the foundation stone for ₹110 crore infrastructure development projects at Gauhati University, which include a multidisciplinary academic building, a boys' and international students' hostel, and works related to an auditorium and library. During the address, the Vice-President noted the history of Gauhati University, established in 1948 as the first university in Northeast India. He highlighted national higher education expansions since 2014, including a rise in women's enrollment in higher education, and commended Assam's development in infrastructure, education, and employment. Additionally, the Vice-President released books on Bhupen Hazarika and Assamese lexicography, and administered a 'No to Drugs' pledge to the youth.