IIT Delhi’s Jhajjar campus expansion shelved after technical survey flags weak soil, waterlogging: Govt

IIT Delhi's Jhajjar campus expansion has been put on hold due to technical issues. The 50-acre land allocated for the campus has been found to have weak soil and waterlogging problems, making it unfit for construction. The campus was planned as a healthcare hub with a focus on cancer research. The Sonipat campus, however, remains functional with research facilities, including laboratories and a High Performance Computational Facility. The government's decision to abandon the Jhajjar campus was made after a technical survey revealed that the land's load-bearing capacity was too low due to its topography and waterlogging. The campus was initially proposed in 2022, and a workshop was held with AIIMS in 2023 to start a joint PhD program. The Sonipat campus, on the other hand, has 35 sophisticated facilities valued at approximately Rs 190 crore, supporting research in various fields.