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Education
Assam CM inaugurates new campus of Assam Women’s University in Jorhat
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 06 Sep 2026, 12:33 PM
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The Chief Minister of Assam officially opened the newly built campus of Assam Women’s University in Jorhat on February 25, 2026.
The Chief Minister of Assam presided over the inauguration ceremony of the new campus of Assam Women’s University in Jorhat on 25 February 2026. The event, attended by university officials and local dignitaries, marked the completion of a modern infrastructure project aimed at expanding higher‑education opportunities for women in the region.
The newly constructed campus spans several acres and includes state‑of‑the‑art classrooms, laboratories, a library, and residential facilities. Designed to accommodate a larger student body, the campus is expected to increase enrolment capacity and introduce new academic programmes focused on science, technology, and liberal arts.
University administrators highlighted that the expansion will strengthen the institution’s role in empowering women through education and skill development, aligning with Assam’s broader goals of inclusive growth and gender equity.
The inauguration underscores the state government’s commitment to investing in educational infrastructure, particularly in the northeastern region, where access to quality higher education remains a priority.
Stakeholders expressed optimism that the new campus will attract students from across the state and neighboring regions, fostering a vibrant academic community.
The newly constructed campus spans several acres and includes state‑of‑the‑art classrooms, laboratories, a library, and residential facilities. Designed to accommodate a larger student body, the campus is expected to increase enrolment capacity and introduce new academic programmes focused on science, technology, and liberal arts.
University administrators highlighted that the expansion will strengthen the institution’s role in empowering women through education and skill development, aligning with Assam’s broader goals of inclusive growth and gender equity.
The inauguration underscores the state government’s commitment to investing in educational infrastructure, particularly in the northeastern region, where access to quality higher education remains a priority.
Stakeholders expressed optimism that the new campus will attract students from across the state and neighboring regions, fostering a vibrant academic community.