Since the institute does not have sufficient land at its Golakpur site, it has taken up vertical expansion instead of horizontal expansion to meet its ever-growing requirements, according to NITP director U C Ray. Union minister of state for HRD D Purandeswari laid the foundation stone of as many as four new buildings on the campus last week.
The new projects undertaken by the institute include construction of two hostels for boys, one for girls and a Student Activity Centre. All the hostels will be multistoried buildings accommodating more than 1,000 boys and girls. At present, a good number of students are compelled to reside in private lodges for want of accommodation in existing hostels on the campus. The Student Activity Centre would host cultural and other events. It would also provide medical and recreational facilities. It will have squash, badminton, tennis court and a gymnasium for students.
The Rs 105 crore project is likely to be completed within 18 months. It is being executed by Hyderabad-based IVRCL company.