In Bihar, the ancient Nalanda University, which attracted students from the world over, will rise again today, as classes will begin at its newly established campus at Rajgir.

The event will also mark the fruition of the idea proposed by the former President APJ Abdul Kalam in 2006.

Nalanda University Vice-Chancellor Gopa Sabharwal said that they will have a low-key launch with classes for the School of Ecology and Environmental Studies and the School of Historical Studies beginning at 9 AM today.

She added that they have decided to have a big function where External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj will the visit university on September 14.

The University came into existence by the Nalanda University Act passed by Parliament.

Economist Amartya Sen is the Chairman of the Governing Body of the university, while renowned teachers from various countries are its members.

Former Singapore Foreign Minister George Yeo and Ministry of External Affairs Secretary Anil Wadhwa are also part of the governing body.