The Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR) has been allotted 210 acres of land on the University of Hyderabad campus, by the Andhra Pradesh Government, for setting up its second campus in the country.

TIFR is headquartered in Mumbai and is an autonomous Institute under the Department of Atomic Energy. With the aim to implement its plans for expansion of research, education and related activities with a projected investment of Rs 2500 crore over 12 years, TIFR had come up with the plan.

A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the University of Hyderabad was recently signed by TIFR with the motive to expand its facilities through a synergy of academic programmes of the two institutions.

As per the government sources, "The two institutions will also work towards providing high-class training in research and development."

The sources also informed, "An academic advisory committee would be formed to explore ways to foster co-operation between TIFR and UoH both in research and teaching activities."

The state information minister A Ramanarayana Reddy, reported, "The Andhra Pradesh Cabinet, that met here on Monday under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Y S Rajasekhara Reddy, agreed to allot 210 acres of land free-of-cost to TIFR for setting up its Hyderabad campus."