Chief Minister Mohan Yadav laid the foundation stone for a new IISER Bhopal-ATRI campus on Saturday, marking a quiet but significant moment in Madhya Pradesh’s science policy. The 52-acre plot — allocated by the state government, will host a research hub focused on AI, quantum tech, drones, medical diagnostics, and sustainable systems. No red carpet. No star-studded crowd. Just a statue of Swami Vivekananda unveiled at the site, and a speech from Yadav stressing the need to blend modern science with India’s traditional values. NITI Aayog member Prof. Gobardhan Das and Huzur MLA Rameshwar Sharma were present. IISER Bhopal director Prof. Raghuvir Singh Tomar and faculty members attended too. The campus is expected to drive innovation, skill development, and high-end research. But here’s the thing: no release date has been announced. No timeline. Just the ground broken. And the silence around it? That’s the real story.
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The CM of Madhya Pradesh just broke ground on a new science campus—but there’s no word yet on when it’ll open.
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