New Delhi, April 29 -- The University of Delhi is set to establish a Centre for Advanced Studies in Buddhist Studies.

According to Delhi University, administrative approval for Phase I of this project has already been received from the Ministry of Minority Affairs under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Vikas Karyakram (PMJVK) scheme.

The objective of this Centre would be to facilitate collaboration between the University and the Ministry to enhance educational opportunities for minority communities in India, particularly in the field of Buddhist Studies, through establishment and strengthening of the required infrastructure for undertaking Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Ph.D and research programs.

The University will organize training programs and...