Surat: A major student housing and educational infrastructure project developed by the Saurashtra Patel Seva Samaj, an organization representing the Patel community in Surat, is set to be inaugurated by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on May 24. The newly constructed Jamnaba Vidyarthi Bhavan, located on the Surat-Kamrej main road, has been built with modern facilities and is designed to accommodate 1,000 students in its first phase.

According to Kanjibhai Bhalala, president of the organization, Phase 1 of the project has been completed, while Phase 2, which includes the Kiran Mahila Bhavan for 500 female students, is also nearing completion and is expected to be inaugurated soon. The combined investment in both projects stands at around Rs 200 crore.

The hostel has been designed to provide affordable student accommodation, with facilities including lodging, meals, laundry, and ironing services for an annual fee of Rs 40,000.

The complex has been equipped with several education-focused and student-centric facilities. A major attraction is the Knowledge Centre, featuring a library with a capacity of 50,000 books, a digital e-library, and a large reading hall that will remain open from 6 am to 1 am.

To support career development, the campus will also include a career guidance centre, coaching support for government competitive examinations, and guidance services for various government schemes.

Modern amenities at the complex include a gymnasium, yoga centre, prayer hall, and an advanced AI research laboratory aimed at enhancing students’ learning opportunities.

The building will also house a 70-seat conference hall, a 35-seat meeting room, and activity rooms on each floor. In addition, a 300-seat dining facility, named ‘Matrushree Santokba Bhojanalaya’, has been developed within the campus.

The project also incorporates sustainability features, including a rooftop solar power system by Goldi Solar, while a drinking water system for the entire campus has been supported by the J.M. Patel family. DeshGujarat