Delhi Aims To Be Global Education Hub With DDA's Narela Project

As part of its efforts towards the rejuvenation of the capital, the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has begun preparations to develop Delhi into a significant education hub. The DDA plans to establish a world-class "Education City" on approximately 61 acres of land in Narela (Sectors G-7 and G-8).

This proposed Education City will feature state-of-the-art academic infrastructure, including digital learning facilities and an advanced innovation hub.

Project Vision And Scope

DDA officials stated that this project has been under detailed planning for a long time, aiming to position Delhi as a world-class education centre on the global map. The key components include:

Educational Institutions: Excellent international-level technical and training institutes, colleges, schools, and research centres capable of conducting global educational programmes.

Accommodation: Facilities such as hotels, residential accommodations, and hostels catering to students, teachers, staff, and guests.

Comprehensive Facilities Planned

Officials described the Education City as a unique centre with multifaceted facilities:

Sports and Health: State-of-the-art infrastructure including a stadium, sports complex, swimming pool, sports training facilities, and fitness/wellness centres. Sports medicine clinics and mental health support facilities are also part of the plan.

Cultural and Community Amenities: An auditorium, conference centre, amphitheatre, and a civic centre will be developed for the holistic development of students.

Retail and Necessities: Cafeterias, shops, canteens, and government/retail book sales outlets will cater to the academic community's needs.

Connectivity And Sustainability

Emphasis will also be placed on accessibility and creating a sustainable environment:

Public Transport: Services in Narela will be strengthened to ensure constant availability of vehicles.

Environment: Electric Vehicles (EVs) will be promoted within the Education City to foster a pollution-free environment.

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Accessibility: Pedestrian-friendly paths will be developed for easy movement, alongside adequate parking facilities and encouragement of cycling.

Next Steps: Expression Of Interest

The DDA has issued an Expression of Interest (EoI) for this project.

Interested builders or developers can submit their applications online with the required documents by 6 pm on November 19, 2025.

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Following the EoI phase, the DDA will invite a Request for Proposal (RFP) to select a qualified builder-developer who will construct the Education City.