Common service centre at Mithapur set for July opening
Patna: A cutting-edge common service centre (CSC), being developed at city's educational hub Mithapur at a cost of Rs 30 crore, is set to open this July. Spread over 26,000 square feet, the facility promises to serve as a modern, multifunctional hub catering to the needs of the residents as well as students.
Mithapur, home to six prominent universities and educational institutions, has long been the academic nerve centre of the city. The new CSC, currently in its final stages of construction, will centralise essential services, from banking to food, in a single, easily accessible location.
Being developed by Patna Smart City Limited (PSCL), the G+2 (ground plus two floors) structure will offer a unique blend of practical services and leisure spaces.
Priya Saurabh, PSCL spokesperson, said the facility has been conceptualised with students at the heart of its design. "We are creating a hub that caters to all basic needs of the student community while ensuring modern amenities and convenience. It is a space where they can not only complete essential tasks but also connect and unwind," she said.
The ground floor of the CSC will feature a post office, municipal corporation office, banks, ATM kiosks and a large public courtyard designed to function as a community gathering space.
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The first floor will have convenience stores, stationery outlets, salons and beauty parlours, making it easier for students to access day-to-day services without leaving the campus.
The second floor will host 'Didi ki Rasoi', a women-led community kitchen initiative. The open-air café with seating arrangements and aesthetic lighting will provide a vibrant social zone where students can relax, study or collaborate.
In a nod to cultural enrichment, a small amphitheatre-style space is also being planned for live performances, talks and open-mic events.
Each floor has been equipped with gender-specific restrooms. The structure is also designed with sustainability in mind. A modern drainage system has been integrated and connected to the nearby Mithapur Sewage Treatment Plant, addressing a long-standing issue of waterlogging in the area during monsoon.
Crucially, the project's strategic location gains importance with its planned integration with the upcoming Patna Metro network, which will have a station nearby.
"This development is a major step towards creating a smart educational ecosystem in Patna. The CSC will not only serve the immediate needs of the student population but also elevate the area's profile as a leading academic and innovation hub," said Saurabh.
Patna: A cutting-edge common service centre (CSC), being developed at city's educational hub Mithapur at a cost of Rs 30 crore, is set to open this July. Spread over 26,000 square feet, the facility promises to serve as a modern, multifunctional hub catering to the needs of the residents as well as students.
Mithapur, home to six prominent universities and educational institutions, has long been the academic nerve centre of the city.
The new CSC, currently in its final stages of construction, will centralise essential services, from banking to food, in a single, easily accessible location.
Being developed by Patna Smart City Limited (PSCL), the G+2 (ground plus two floors) structure will offer a unique blend of practical services and leisure spaces.
Priya Saurabh, PSCL spokesperson, said the facility has been conceptualised with students at the heart of its design.
"We are creating a hub that caters to all basic needs of the student community while ensuring modern amenities and convenience. It is a space where they can not only complete essential tasks but also connect and unwind," she said.
The ground floor of the CSC will feature a post office, municipal corporation office, banks, ATM kiosks and a large public courtyard designed to function as a community gathering space. The first floor will have convenience stores, stationery outlets, salons and beauty parlours, making it easier for students to access day-to-day services without leaving the campus.
The second floor will host 'Didi ki Rasoi', a women-led community kitchen initiative. The open-air café with seating arrangements and aesthetic lighting will provide a vibrant social zone where students can relax, study or collaborate. In a nod to cultural enrichment, a small amphitheatre-style space is also being planned for live performances, talks and open-mic events.
Each floor has been equipped with gender-specific restrooms.
The structure is also designed with sustainability in mind. A modern drainage system has been integrated and connected to the nearby Mithapur Sewage Treatment Plant, addressing a long-standing issue of waterlogging in the area during monsoon.
Crucially, the project's strategic location gains importance with its planned integration with the upcoming Patna Metro network, which will have a station nearby.
"This development is a major step towards creating a smart educational ecosystem in Patna. The CSC will not only serve the immediate needs of the student population but also elevate the area's profile as a leading academic and innovation hub," said Saurabh.
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