Babu Banarasi Das University (BBDU) Infrastructure: Library, Hostel, Labs, Gym, Auditorium & Other Facilities

K Krishna Priya

Infrastructure Facilities at Babu Banarasi Das University, [BBDU] Lucknow:

University Library:

• Rich & well-stocked Central & School Libraries with more than 2,00,000 Books, Periodicals and Journals in print as well as in electronic form with an online subscription of IEEE, INDEST, Science Direct, Bentham etc.

BBD FM Radio at 90.8 MHz:

• The Babu Banarasi Das University has launched its own community radio – BBD FM at 90.8 MHz to educate, sensitize and share knowledge with students and community.
• The radio station has its own broadcasting, production and recording facilities as well as transmission.
• Programs related to health, education, environment, community development, scientific awareness, cultural and social welfare, civic & social issues etc. are broadcasted.

Sports Facilities:

• Dr.Akhilesh Das Gupta sports stadium in the campus has a capacity to accommodate more than 20,000 spectators.
• The stadium is approved by BCCI to hold 'A' class National Cricket Tournaments and is regularly used for Ranji Trophy matches every year.
• The Stadium premises also house an air-conditioned & fully equipped Professional Gymnasium, with modern exercise equipment.
• For other outdoor games, the campus has a number of courts for Volleyball, Basketball, Lawn Tennis & Badminton.
• The in-campus hostel students are provided with indoor games facilities like Table Tennis, Carom and Chess, etc.

Auditorium:

• The university campus has an ultra-modern air-conditioned auditorium with a seating capacity of 1000.
• It has JBL acoustics, cinemascope projector and a cinemascope screen.
• The auditorium is regularly used for organizing cultural, technical and academic events and screening of entertainment and educational movies.

Health Services:

• In-campus medical and emergency services along with the provision of regular medical check-ups and immunization/vaccination facilities are available to the residents of the campus.
• The University has its own ambulance service and has tie-ups with reputed local hospitals & nursing homes for medical treatment.
• All hostellers are insured against hospitalization expenses in addition to accidental insurance.
• The campus has an Acupressure Clinic with the expertise to treat people by Acupressure and Acupuncture techniques.

Student's Mall and Cafeteria:

• The Student's Mall is a beautiful double storied, sloped roof building, surrounded by lush green lawns housing Food Court, Stationery & Book Shop, Salon, Dispensary and Branded Outfit Shops.
• The Campus also has Coffee Shops and kiosks in its spread.

Hostels:

• Hostel facility for 2000+ Boys and 1000+ Girls respectively is available in the Campus.
• The Hostel accommodation is on twin/triple sharing basis.
• Each Hostel has a Recreation Room with Television and Indoor Games facility.

Banking Facilities:

• The campus has a full-fledged branch of Punjab National Bank with 24X7 ATM facility.
• The bank offers zero balance savings bank accounts and educational loan facility to the students.

Security:

• The University Campus has 24x7 closed circuit TV Network security and surveillance system managed by the security personnel equipped with wireless radio communication system.
• There is also a police out-post adjoining the University Campus.

Temple: 

• A magnificent Temple of Lord Ganesha made of white marble and sandstone at the entrance of the Campus is an architectural marvel. 
• The basement of the temple is a hall for Yoga & Meditation practices.

Transport Service:

• The University has its own transportation service with a fleet of more than twenty coaches.
• This service is available for students and faculty members from every part of the town.