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Nov 08, 2025Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday laid the foundation stone for the Swahid Kanaklata Barua State University in Gohpur, marking the establishment of Assam’s first Technology and Vocational Education and Training (T-VET) University.
The university, to be constructed at an estimated cost of Rs 415 crore, is named after Shaheed Kanaklata Barua, the 17-year-old freedom fighter who sacrificed her life while leading a procession with the Tricolour during the Quit India Movement.
Envisioned as a hub for future-ready education and innovation, the upcoming institution will focus on cutting-edge disciplines such as Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Drone Technology, and Quantum Computing. It aims to equip students with next-generation technical and vocational skills to meet the evolving demands of industry and technology.
Speaking at the foundation stone-laying ceremony, Sitharaman said Gohpur holds a special place in Assam’s history as the birthplace of Kanaklata Barua.
“A university in her name is a fitting tribute to her supreme sacrifice. It should have been established long ago. Nothing could be more appropriate than building a university to honour her legacy,” the Finance Minister remarked.
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