Tumkur University gets P. Sadananda Maiya Block, 7 other establishments



Dr. P. Sadananda Maiya Block.

  It was a momentous and memorable day for Tumkur University. The Governor of Karnataka Dr. Hans Raj Bhardwaj inaugurated the newly constructed Dr. P. Sadananda Maiya School of Commerce and Management Studies Block on the varsity campus. Smt. Prafulata Bhardwaj, the First Lady of Karnataka, Sri Veereshananda Saraswathi Swamiji of Sri Ramakrishna Math, Tumkur, Dr. P. Sadananda Maiya, Director, Maiyas Beverages and Foods Pvt. Ltd., Dr. S. C. Sharma, the Vice Chancellor and Prof. D. Shivalingaiah, the Registrar, Tumkur University witnessed this grand event. The new block has added to the faster growth of the university that has been on a mission to strengthen its infrastructural back-up.



Sri Ramana Maharshi Dhyana Kendra





Along with the inauguration of the new block, the Tumkur University also witnessed the opening of seven other new constructions, namely, Dhanvantari Vana, Buddha Vana, Monuments, Sri Ramana Maharshi Dhyana Kendra and Park, Entrance Gates for the University College of Arts and the University College of Science, and the Administrative Block of the University.





Dr. P. Sadananda Maiya School of Commerce and Management Studies Block has been constructed with the generous contribution of Rs 3 crore by Dr. P. Sadananda Maiya, Director, Maiyas Beverages and Foods Pvt. Ltd, Bangalore. The majestic construction with a royal touch comprises 18 spacious rooms, some with attached toilets. The class rooms are so spacious that they can be used for even seminars and workshops. The quadrangle with a beautiful lawn and the idol of Goddess Saraswathi at the entrance have added to the attraction of the building. The block will get two more floors as per the original plan. The Governor of Karnataka Dr. H. R. Bhardwaj honoured Dr. Maiya for his generous contribution towards the University.



Dr. P. Sadananda Maiya being honoured.



Prior to this, Sri Veereshananda Saraswathi Swamiji of Sri Ramakrishna Math inaugurated the other seven constructions which have given a new look to the University campus. The idol of Sri Dhanvantari and the statue of Gautama Buddha have been installed in Dhanvantari Vana and Buddha Vana respectively.

The University has plans to establish a new Centre for Pali and Buddhist Studies and this park has laid a strong foundation for the future endeavor.

   

Monuments Park at Tumkur University.

At another part of the campus, various monuments collected from different historical sites of Tumkur District have been installed, which will certainly interest the researchers in the days to come. Another key feature of the campus is Sri Ramana Maharshi Dhyana Kendra and park, which is going to be a great place for yoga and meditation for the general public.
A touch of art and creativity by the staff and students of the Department of Fine Arts is visible everywhere.