The Indian Institute of Technology (BHU), Varanasi has officially launched the Yavatkar Convention Center (YCC) project, a state-of-the-art institutional facility designed to serve as a vibrant hub for student activities, innovation, and collaborative learning. The proposed facility will be constructed at the Rajputana Ground area of IIT-BHU and is expected to become operational for students from 2028.
Funding and Support
This initiative has been made possible through the generous contribution of Raj Yavatkar, an alumnus of IIT-BHU and former chief technology officer at Juniper Networks, Mountain View, California, via the IIT-BHU Foundation. The center is named in his honor, reflecting his continued commitment to his alma mater.
Facilities and Features
Sharing details of the project, Prof. Pabitra Ranjan Maiti, professor in-charge of the Institute Works Department, explained that the facility has been conceptualized as a multi-functional, student-centric space integrating academic, technological, cultural, and social activities within a contemporary institutional environment. The major planned facilities include:
- A 204-seat Senate Hall
- A 138-seat Multipurpose Hall
- Two Seminar Halls
- Cafeteria spaces
- A 562-seat Auditorium
- Six Activity Zones
- An Open Theatre
The center is envisioned as an inclusive and dynamic space that will support academic discussions, institutional events, innovation-led engagement, and collaborative learning experiences.
Official Statement
Prof. Amit Patra, Director of IIT-BHU, said, "We are deeply thankful to Raj Yavatkar for his generous support and continued commitment towards his alma mater." The YCC is expected to become a landmark facility on campus, fostering creativity and teamwork among students.
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