Kerala University plans Chancellor's Multiplex

Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala University has proposed to construct a Chancellor’s Multiplex as part of infrastructure upgrade. The multiplex will have heritage museum, digital theatre, digital conference room, digital information centre, learner ecosystem-with a 72-inch LCD display, technology business incubation centre and waiting rooms for parents and women.

This was one of the proposals for submission to the KIIFB for funding to upgrade the university into an international centre of excellence in academics and research submitted to the state government after approval of the university syndicate on February 8.

Mr K.S. Chandrasekar, professor at Institute of Management in Kerala, told Deccan Chronicle the university planned to elevate itself as a centre of excellence.

Therefore, the amenities offered must be at par with global standards. Moreover, the university expected a surge of accommodation facilities for students.

In due course, it should become a residential university. The existing hostel facilities on the campus are inadequate in terms of number and quality. As an initial step, hostel complexes for 50 men and 50 women with foundation for three floors are included in the proposal.

Dormitories for the students are also planned. There will be separate men’s and women’s dormitories which can accommodate about 250 each.

A productive academic community implied a vibrant campus life.  The quality of life on the campus also contributes to the academic well-being and research output. The campus development has been happening without extensive planning, which has affected the order of the campus. Under campus rejuvenation, it is proposed to have campus beautification elements such as bamboo gardens and landscaping along with open air class rooms for students to conduct programmes, functions and performances related to their area of study. Rain water harvesting proposal is also included in this area. The total outlay comes to Rs.5.63 crore, he said.