PM Modi Launches Book Narrating 100-Year Journey of Delhi University; Check Details Here

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Prime Minister Modi launched the book 'Aura — University of Delhi at 100' at the valedictory ceremony of the university's centenary celebrations.

PM Modi Launches Book Narrating 100-Year Journey of Delhi University

New Delhi: The Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi has launched a coffee-table book on Delhi University on June 30, 2023 (Friday).

The prime minister launched the book 'Aura — University of Delhi at 100' at the valedictory ceremony of the DU's centenary celebrations. The book discusses the important milestones, changes and growth that the university has witnessed since its inception.

DU was established in 1922 and completed its 100th year in 2022. The University of Delhi was established in 1922 and turned 100 years in 2022. In the 216-page book, DU professor Anu Kapur analysed numerous documents related to Delhi University, including minutes of Academic Council meetings, speeches of the formers Vice Chancellor and news articles over several years to prepare a pictorial biography of the varsity. The book consists of 216 pages.

“It is an honour that the book was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. It is a coffee-table book published by the University of Delhi,” a visibly delighted Kapur told PTI. Kapur, a professor of geography at the university, said DU Vice-Chancellor Yogesh Singh saw her work worthy to be part of the centenary celebrations.

"The narrative of the book picks the important, different and interesting events of the University of Delhi. The choice is subjective yet an attempt is made to cover a wide canvas,” the 64-year-old professor said.

The book categorises the important events of 100 years into four phases, each spanning 25 years.

“In the first 25 years from 1922 to 1947, the university searches for its home and sets its academic moorings. From 1948 to 1972, DU plays a crucial role and responds meaningfully to the partition of India and the challenges of a newly independent country. From 1973 to 1997, it is responding to an array of challenges as the university grows in size and expands its boundaries by the time it turns 75. In the fourth phase, from 1998 to 2022, the University of Delhi revisits its past, reinvents its present and lays out a blueprint for the future," the author noted.

“For pictures, we tried to access the archives. The university has a rich history, so it took some time to prepare a timeline of events for the book,” Kapur said. 'Aura' will be of value to all those who have studied at this university and those who have wanted to or desire to study here, the author believes.

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