Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the ruins of Nalanda Mahavihara, in Nalanda district, Bihar, on June 19, 2024. | Photo Credit: PTI
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the ruins of ancient Nalanda, a UNESCO world heritage site, in Rajgir on June 19.
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The ruins of ancient Nalanda comprise the archaeological remains of a monastic and scholastic institution. It includes stupas, shrines, viharas (residential and educational buildings) and important artworks in stucco, stone and metal.
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Nalanda stands out as the most ancient university of the Indian subcontinent.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was briefed about the ancient university during his visit to the ruins of Nalanda Mahavihara, in Nalanda district, on June 19, 2024. | Photo Credit: PTI
Elaborate security arrangements have been made ahead of Mr. Modi’s visit to the historical site. He was briefed about the ancient ruins by Gautami Bhattacharya, Superintending Archaeologist, ASI Patna Circle.
Before his Nalanda visit today, he wrote in a post on X, “It’s a very special day for our education sector. The new campus of the Nalanda University would be inaugurated at Rajgir. Nalanda has a strong connect with our glorious past. This university will surely go a long way in catering to the educational needs of the youth”.
Mr. Modi will inaugurate the new campus of Nalanda University later today.
