Common service centre for students at Mithapur soon
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Patna: The city's educational hub, Mithapur, is on the verge of a major transformation. A cutting-edge common service centre (CSC), being developed 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 thousands of students and residents in the area.
Mithapur, home to six prominent universities and educational institutions, has long been the academic nerve centre of the city. However, a lack of coordinated infrastructure and support services has often left students juggling between several locations for basic needs.
The new CSC, currently in its final stages of construction, is designed to fill that gap by centralising essential services 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. It is proposed to become a one-stop destination for everything from banking, postal and administrative work to daily utilities, grooming and food.
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Priya Saurabh, spokesperson for PSCL, 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."
The ground floor of the CSC will feature a post office, a municipal corporation office, banks, ATMs and a large public courtyard designed to function as a community gathering space.
The first floor will offer convenience stores, stationery outlets, salons and beauty parlours, making it easier for students to access day-to-day services without leaving the campus zone.
The second floor will host 'Didi ki Rasoi', a women-led community kitchen initiative, along with a fully equipped kitchen and store facility. An 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 to ensure comfort and inclusivity. 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 (STP), addressing a longstanding issue of waterlogging in the area during monsoon seasons.
Crucially, the project's strategic location gains further importance with its planned integration with the upcoming Patna Metro network, which will have a station nearby. This connectivity is expected to reduce commuting time for students, staff and residents.
"This development is a major step towards creating a smart educational ecosystem in Patna," said Priya. "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," she added.
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