Education Ministry approves ₹385.27 crore HEFA funding for Central University of Tamil Nadu, Thiruvarur
The Ministry of Education announced on 29 August 2025 approval of ₹385.27 crore through the Higher Education Financing Agency for infrastructure expansion at the Central University of Tamil Nadu, Thiruvarur.
Summary
The Ministry of Education announced on 29 August 2025 that it had approved an outlay of ₹385.27 crore through the Higher Education Financing Agency (HEFA) for infrastructure expansion at the Central University of Tamil Nadu (CUTN), Thiruvarur. The funds will build a new academic block, hostels for students and research scholars, faculty and staff quarters and a Scientific Instrumentation Centre. The HEFA-financed project will be largely serviced through Ministry of Education grants.
Key facts
- Announced
- 29 Aug 2025, Ministry of Education
- Amount
- ₹385.27 crore via HEFA
- Beneficiary
- Central University of Tamil Nadu, Thiruvarur
- Projects
- Academic building (₹96.40 cr), hostels, faculty quarters, Scientific Instrumentation Centre
- Repayment
- Largely serviced through Ministry of Education grants
Practice MCQs 1 questions
In August 2025, the Ministry of Education approved ₹385.27 crore through HEFA for infrastructure expansion at which university?
Show answer
Correct answer: A — Central University of Tamil Nadu, Thiruvarur
The funding is for the Central University of Tamil Nadu (CUTN), Thiruvarur, through the Higher Education Financing Agency.