New Delhi: Delhi Technological University (DTU), formerly called Delhi College of Engineering, has come up with innovative ways to improve the institute. After being upgraded to a university in the middle of last year, DTU revisited its master plan, and is all set to implement for a greener and better outlook of the institute. According to the plan, the 164 acre campus of DTU would be out of bounds to all vehicles. One third of the energy it uses would be generated from alternative sources developed on campus. Also, by 2014-15, its current strength of 3,500 students would reach 10,000. It is expected that all this and more would cost Rs 200 crore.
Further, the plan envisages two new buildings, two hostel blocks and expansion of staff housing facilities as well. The housing complex for staff members would also be expanded from 320 to 550. But, what put the expansion plans aside are the green initiatives, for keeping its campus environment-friendly. Two multi-level car parkings would be built at each of the two main entries. PB Sharma, Vice chancellor of DTU, said that no vehicles would be allowed inside the campus. Apart from pedestrians, only cycles and battery-run vehicles can move inside the campus. This will make the campus free of polluting vehicles.
The new buildings would be designed on the green architecture concept, according to which, use of steel and cement would be reduced. Wherever possible, recycled material would be used for the construction purpose. Extensive use of solar energy is also part of the scheme. By 2014, the university is planning to shift one-third of its energy consumption to alternate sources. Presently, the university uses solar geysers in its hostels and 120 solar lights on the campus.
