About Ganga Bhawan
Ganga Bhawan, one of the oldest Bhawan in IIT Roorkee. It was named after Sir Ganga Ram, one of the greatest products of the erstwhile Thomason College of Engineering. The foundation stone of the then D.S. hostel (presently 'B' Block) was laid by Sri B.R. Sabbarwal, Retired Chief Engineer, Bengal on Nov. 26,1956. This wing was opened by Ch. Girdhari Lal, Minister for Irrigation, Power and P.W.D., U.P. Government on Nov. 27 1960. During the years, as the intake of students increased the hostel expanded to accommodate them. A part of the hostel was dedicated to form a new hostel for the new entrants i.e. Rajendra bhawan. At present Ganga bhawan consists of three blocks in alphabetical order with a total strength of 438 (310 Single rooms and 128 Double rooms).
The bhawan is now a residing place for post graduate students (M.Sc., M.Tech., M.B.A., and Ph.D.) and research staffs (J.R.F., S.R.F., & R.A.) also operating as a transit accommodation for students. Ganga Bhawan, in spite of being the oldest in the institute provides the modern amenities and facilities to its residents and caters well to the needs of the 503 odd residents of the bhawan.
Sir Ganga Ram
Rai Bahadur Sir Ganga Ram (22 April 1851 – 10 July 1927) was an Indian civil engineer and architect. His extensive contributions to the urban fabric of Lahore, in modern Pakistan, have earned him the nickname “Father of modern Lahore.
Sir Ganga Ram was born in 1851 in Mangtanwala, a village of Punjab Province in British India (now in Pakistan). His father, Doulat Ram, was a junior Sub inspector at a Police Station in Mangtanwala. Later, he shifted to Amritsar and became a copy-writer of the Court. Here, Ganga Ram passed his matriculation examination from the Government High School and joined the Government College, Lahore in 1869. In 1871, he obtained a scholarship to the Thomason Civil Engineering College at Roorkee. He passed the final lower subordinate examination with the gold medal in 1873. He was appointed Assistant Engineer and called to Delhi to help in the building of the Imperial Assemblage.
In 1873, after a brief Service in Punjab P.W.D devoted himself to practical farming. He obtained on lease from Government 50,000 acres (200 km²) of barren, unirrigated land in Montgomery District, and within three years converted that vast desert into smiling fields, irrigated by water lifted by a hydroelectric plant and running through a thousand miles of irrigation channels, all constructed at his own cost. This was the biggest private enterprise of the kind, unknown and unthought-of in the country before. Sir Ganga Ram earned millions most of which he gave to charity.
In the words of Sir Malcolm Hailey, the Governor of Punjab, "He won like a Hero and gave like a Saint". He was a great engineer and a great philanthropist. In 1900,Sir Ganga Ram was selected by Lord Curzon to act as superintendent of works in the Imperial Durbarto be held in connection with the accession of King Edward VII. He finished the work at the Darbar managing its manifold problems and challenges. He retired prematurely from service in 1903.
He received the title of Rai Bahadur in 1903, and was appointed a Companion of the Order of the Indian Empire (CIE) on 26 June 1903 for his services at the Delhi Durbar. On 12 December 1911, in a special honours list after the 1911 Delhi Durbar, he was appointed a Member Fourth Class (present-day Lieutenant) of the Royal Victorian Order (MVO). He was knighted in the 1922 Birthday Honours list, and on 8 July was personally invested with his honour at Buckingham Palace by the King-Emperor George V.
He designed and built General Post Office, Lahore, Lahore Museum, Aitchison College, Mayo School of Arts (now the National College of Arts), Ganga Ram Hospital, Lahore 1921, Lady Mclagan Girls High School, the chemistry department of the Government College University, the Albert Victor wing of Mayo Hospital, Sir Ganga Ram High School (now Lahore College for Women), the Hailey College of Commerce (now Hailey College of Banking & Finance), Ravi Road House for the Disabled, the Ganga Ram Trust Building on "The Mall" and Lady Maynard Industrial School. He also constructed Model Town and Gulberg town, once the best localities of Lahore, the powerhouse at Renala Khurd as well as the railway track between Pathankot and Amritsar. Another hospital Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi was built in 1951 in his memory.
Today, his family through his sons and daughters reside across the world. Some of whom include Indu Vira, great grandson and also son of Dharma Vira the founder of the Sir Gangaram Hospital in New Delhi. His other great-grandson, Dr. Ashwin Ram is an Associate Professor in the School of Interactive computing in the College of Computing of the Georgia Institute of Technology, while his great-granddaughter, Shreela Flather, Baroness Flather, is a teacher and British politician.
Message From the desk of the Chief Warden
Ganga Bhawan is home to more than 360 postgraduate and doctoral students from diverse disciplines. It is a vibrant space where legacy meets modernity, inspired by the vision and values of Shri Ganga Ram Ji. The Bhawan administration, together with the student council, works with dedication and commitment to make this residence a truly enriching and supportive environment for all. To us, an ideal hostel is more than just a place to stay. It is a community that is inclusive and respectful, a space that nurtures aspirations, supports you during challenging times, and encourages you to pursue your passions. Beyond providing comfortable accommodation and wholesome meals, we strive to create a sense of belonging and home. Ganga Bhawan offers one of the quietest day-and-night canteen facilities on campus, serving both residents and visitors. Our fully air-conditioned dining hall provides healthy and delicious meals designed not only to nourish you but also to give you the warmth of home-cooked food. The hostel is equipped with essential daily-need facilities such as laundry, tailoring, and a saloon for the convenience of residents. For sports and fitness enthusiasts, we provide a well-equipped gymnasium and a badminton court, among other facilities. We are continuously improving and expanding our infrastructure. Proposals for a basketball court and table tennis facility are under active consideration. Additionally, we are in the process of establishing dedicated music and study rooms to further enrich the residential experience. At Ganga Bhawan, we are committed to growing stronger and better every day, together as a community.
May God bless you all!
गंगा भवन विभिन्न विषयों के 360 से अधिक स्नातकोत्तर एवं पीएच.डी. विद्यार्थियों का निवास स्थान है। यह वास्तव में एक ऐसा जीवंत परिसर है जहाँ परंपरा और आधुनिकता का सुंदर संगम होता है। श्री गंगा राम जी की प्रेरणादायक दृष्टि एवं मूल्यों से प्रेरित होकर भवन प्रशासन तथा छात्र परिषद् पूर्ण समर्पण और प्रतिबद्धता के साथ इसे सभी निवासियों के लिए एक समृद्ध और सहयोगपूर्ण वातावरण बनाने हेतु निरंतर प्रयासरत हैं। हमारे लिए एक आदर्श छात्रावास केवल रहने का स्थान नहीं है। यह एक ऐसा समुदाय है जो समावेशी और सम्मानजनक हो, जो आपके सपनों को साकार करने में सहायक बने, कठिन समय में आपका संबल बने, और आपकी रुचियों व प्रतिभाओं को विकसित करने के अवसर प्रदान करे। आरामदायक आवास और पौष्टिक भोजन उपलब्ध कराने के साथ-साथ हमारा उद्देश्य आपको घर जैसा अपनापन और सुरक्षा का अनुभव कराना है। गंगा भवन परिसर में दिन-रात संचालित होने वाली शांत कैंटीन सुविधा उपलब्ध है, जिसका लाभ निवासी एवं आगंतुक दोनों उठा सकते हैं। पूर्णतः वातानुकूलित भोजन कक्ष में स्वस्थ एवं स्वादिष्ट भोजन परोसा जाता है, जो न केवल पोषण प्रदान करता है, बल्कि घर के भोजन जैसी आत्मीयता का एहसास भी कराता है। छात्रावास में दैनिक आवश्यकताओं हेतु लॉन्ड्री, सिलाई, सैलून आदि सुविधाएँ भी उपलब्ध हैं, जिससे निवासियों को सुविधा और सहजता प्राप्त हो। खेल एवं फिटनेस के इच्छुक विद्यार्थियों के लिए सुसज्जित जिमनैजियम तथा बैडमिंटन कोर्ट जैसी सुविधाएँ उपलब्ध हैं। हम निरंतर अपने बुनियादी ढाँचे को बेहतर बनाने की दिशा में कार्यरत हैं। बास्केटबॉल कोर्ट और टेबल टेनिस की सुविधा स्थापित करने का प्रस्ताव विचाराधीन है। इसके अतिरिक्त, संगीत कक्ष और अध्ययन कक्ष स्थापित करने की योजना भी प्रगति पर है, जो शीघ्र ही साकार होगी। गंगा भवन में हम सभी मिलकर एक सशक्त और स्नेहपूर्ण समुदाय के निर्माण के लिए निरंतर अग्रसर हैं।
ईश्वर आप सभी को आशीर्वाद प्रदान करें। .
Prof. Deepak Kumar Ojha
Chief Warden
Ganga Bhawan
IIT - Roorkee
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Special Facilities
Provides modern amenities and facilities to its residents.
Washing Room Area
(C-Block, Fully automated 9:30am to 4:30pm except Thursday)
Tailor Shop
(A-Block, 9am to 7pm except Friday)
Mobile:9917784117
Barber Shop
(A-Block, 10am to 7pm except Tuesday)
Fruit Shop
(A-Block, 11am to 11pm)
Stationary Shop
(A-Block, 8am to 6:30pm except Wednesday)
Mobile:7078287197
Canteen
(Near C-Block, 2pm to 2am)
Bhawan Council Members
Administration
Chief Warden
Prof. Deepak Kumar Ojha,
Associate Professor, Chemical Engineering
cw-gangabhawan@iitr.ac.in, +91-1332-824945
Warden
Prof. Amit Choudhary,
Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering,
amit.choudhary@me.iitr.ac.in, +91-8346091449
Wellness Warden
Prof. Rhythm Singh
Associate Professor, HRED
rhythm@hre.iitr.ac.in,+91-1332-285148
Supervisor
Amit Kumargangabhawan@iitr.ac.in
0133228 1369 (O), 8126410354(M)
Bhawan Secretary
Abhi SangraPhD 3rd year, Civil Engg. Dept.,
abhi_s1@ce.iitr.ac.in
7006343352
Technical Secretary
Raj Deep SinghaniaM.Tech. 2nd year, HRED
raj_ds@hre.iitr.ac.in
7252049100
Mess Secretary
Shyamal KumarPhD 4th year, Civil Engineering
shyamal_k@ce.iitr.ac.in
8210386006
Cultural Secretary
Mayank ShekharM.Tech. 2nd Year, HRED
mayank_s@hre.iitr.ac.in
7903888561
Sports Secretary
Rajesh Singh BohraPhD 3rd year, HSS Dept.
rajesh_sb@hs.iitr.ac.in
9917872334
Wellness Secretary
Love VermaMBA 2nd year
love_v@ms.iitr.ac.in
6396862667
Maintenance Secretary
Srujan Haridas PetkarM.Tech 2nd yr Disaster Mitigation & Management
srujan_hp@dm.iitr.ac.in
8888732339
Residential Warden
Shubham AggarwalPhD, 4th Year, Biosciences and bioengineering/p>
shubham_a@bt.iitr.ac.in
+918744086979(M) 01332-281325(O)
