New Delhi, Feb. 11 -- Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Wednesday laid the foundation stones for the Academic Block-103 and Girls Hostel-50B at the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi).

According to the Ministry of Education release, the Academic Block-103, with a built-up area of approximately 5 lakh sq. ft., will be IIT Delhi's first 10-storey academic building, rising to a height of 36.75 metres with two basement levels.

The facility will comprise 31 classrooms and lecture theatres, 150 research laboratories, 150 faculty offices, and conference rooms. The building will also house the Educational Technology Services Centre, along with a cafeteria, banking facilities, and other essential amenities.

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