Bhoomi Pujan Ceremony Marks the Beginning of Construction of National Law University Tripura Campus

Tripura, February 6, 2025 – The National Law University Tripura (NLUT) witnessed a historic milestone on 06 February 2025 with the Bhoomi Pujan (Ground Breaking Ceremony) of its new campus. The ceremony was performed by Prof. (Dr.) Manik Saha, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Tripura, Hon’ble Mr. Justice Aparesh Kumar Singh, Chief Justice, High Court of Tripura and Chancellor, NLUT and Prof. (Dr.) Yogesh Pratap Singh, founding Vice Chancellor, NLU Tripura.

HMJ T. Amarnath Goud, Judge, High Court of Tripura, HMJ Arindam Lodh, Judge, High Court of Tripura, HMJ S. D. Purkayastha, Judge, High Court of Tripura, HMJ Biswajit Palit, Judge, High Court of Tripura. HMJ S G Chattopadhyay, Former Judge, High Court of Tripura, HMJ U. B. Saha, Former Judge, High Court of Tripura, Learned Advocate General, Government of Tripura, Chairman State Bar Council, Secretary, Higher Education, Government of Tripura, Secretary, Public Works Department, Government of Tripura, other senior officials of High Court and Government were present on this historic occasion.

Prof. (Dr.) Yogesh Pratap Singh, Vice Chancellor of NLUT, delivered the welcome address, calling the day “historic” and emphasizing the importance of academic integrity and excellence in legal education. He welcomed and expressed his gratitude to Hon’ble Chief Minister, Hon’ble Chief Justice, and all other stakeholders for their unwavering support in shaping NLUT into a center of excellence. Prof. Singh also briefly showcased the outreach and research activities performed by NLU Tripura in last one year when university started its journey.

Speaking at the event, Chief Justice of the High Court of Tripura, Justice Aparesh Kumar Singh, praised the swift advancement and progress of the National Law University (NLU) Tripura and conveyed optimism about its potential to become a leading legal education institution in India. During a gathering, Justice Singh expressed his pride, stating, “Today, as I stand here in front of you, I feel a sense of pride that NLU Tripura has kicked off in such a grand fashion and is on the course of making a mark on its own.” He highlighted the importance of both infrastructure and academic environment in the growth of any institution.

Justice Singh commended NLU Tripura for excelling in both aspects, noting, “Today, we can proudly say that Tripura has a full-fledged teaching faculty, and the first and second batches of NLU Tripura are performing exceptionally well.” He acknowledged the efforts of all stakeholders in the university’s development. He expressed gratitude towards the Chief Minister and senior officials, including Chief Secretary J.K. Sinha, and various department engineers, for their roles in advancing NLU Tripura. Justice Singh expressed confidence that NLU Tripura will soon stand alongside prestigious institutions like NLSIU Bangalore and NLU Delhi.

Prof. (Dr.) Manik Saha expressed his honour in being part of the ceremony and pledged support for NLUT’s growth. He emphasized the importance of legal research, interdisciplinary learning, and national-international collaborations to make NLUT a premier institution. Highlighting the state’s support, Dr. Saha assured, “The government of Tripura is fully committed to providing all necessary support for the development of NLU. We are providing land, logistical support, and financial assistance. In the future, we will continue to extend administrative and policy support as well. Infrastructure development is a key priority to ensure students and faculty have access to world-class academic and research facilities.” The Chief Minister called for the university to aim beyond just legal education. “NLU should not only focus on law but also promote research and interdisciplinary learning by integrating law with technology, governance, and business studies. The faculty should collaborate with world-class academicians to enhance student learning,” he stated.

He also highlighted the importance of NLU’s role in the democratic framework, remarking, “A robust legal system is essential for a thriving democracy. Institutions like NLU play a crucial role in strengthening our legal framework. Legal education is not just about learning the law but fostering justice and the rule of law in society.”

On this occasion Hon’ble Mr. Justice Arindam Lodh, Judge of the Tripura High Court, announced the institution of Late Apanshu Mohan Lodh Memorial Lecture endowment at NLU Tripura, a public lecture series on contemporary and social issues, to be held every year in the month of March. An MoU was executive between NLUT and the Lodh family for this initiative, honouring Shri Apanshu Mohan Lodh, founder editor of Tripura Times.

Lastly, Ms. Aparajita Banerjee, Assistant Registrar of NLUT, delivered the vote of thanks, reiterating the university’s commitment to excellence in legal education and research.