Shri Ram Nath Kovind, Hon’ble 14th President of India, presented with commemorative artwork by Ashish Dhawan, Founding Chairperson, Board of Trustees, Ashoka University, during his visit to the campus
New Delhi, 14 May 2026: Ashoka University, Delhi-NCR, today welcomed Shri Ram Nath Kovind, Hon’ble 14th President of India, to its campus for the inauguration of ‘Student Housing Facility in the University’s North Campus’, marking another significant milestone in Ashoka’s ongoing growth as one of India’s leading higher education institutions.
The former President inaugurated the student housing facility in the presence of distinguished guests from Ashoka University, including Ashish Dhawan, Founding Chairperson, Board of Trustees; Rudrangshu Mukherjee, Chancellor; Somak Raychaudhury, Vice-Chancellor; senior university leadership and faculty members. The visit also included the planting of Rudraksha trees by Smt. Savita Kovind and Shri Ram Nath Kovind, followed by a campus tour showcasing Ashoka University’s vast research and digital resources, including the HDFC Library and Archives of Contemporary India.
Shri Ram Nath Kovind, Hon’ble 14th President of India inaugurates Student Housing Facility at Ashoka University’s North Campus, alongside senior university leadership.
Addressing the gathering, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, Hon’ble 14th President of India, said, “I have visited several educational institutions across the country, and I must say that Ashoka University stands out among the finest for its vision and world-class infrastructure. As India works towards expanding access to quality education, it is equally important to nurture strong values and a deep sense of responsibility among the younger generation. I see these values strongly reflected in the leadership and ethos of this institution, and I am confident that, with continued efforts, Ashoka University will play a significant role in shaping not only capable individuals, but also responsible citizens for the future.”
The newly inaugurated student housing facility is a part of the University’s long-term vision to strengthen its fully residential campus ecosystem and support its growing student community of over 3,000 students. Over the last 12 years, Ashoka University has emerged as a globally recognised institution known for academic excellence, interdisciplinary education, research, and leadership development. Last year, the university also made its debut in the QS World University Rankings 2026, marking a significant milestone in its global journey.
Professor Somak Raychaudhury, Vice-Chancellor, Ashoka University, Delhi-NCR, said, “It is a great honour for Ashoka University to have Shri Ram Nath Kovind ji inaugurate our newest student housing facility. His visit marks an important moment in the University’s journey as we continue to strengthen our campus infrastructure and create a vibrant residential environment that supports learning, collaboration, and holistic student development.”
Ashish Dhawan, Founding Chairperson, Board of Trustees, Ashoka University, Delhi-NCR, said, “Ashoka University has grown from an ambitious idea into a thriving institution that is redefining higher education in India. As the University continues to expand, we look forward to welcoming many more students in the coming years and further strengthening our vision of building a world-class residential institution that nurtures academic excellence, interdisciplinary learning, leadership and community living.”
During his visit, Shri Ram Nath Kovind also interacted with senior faculty members and Deans of various departments of Ashoka University, and discussed how private universities can play a pivotal role in providing students with a robust academic and learning environment, alongside state-of-the-art infrastructure that enables cutting-edge research and innovation.