1. During President's rule in Delhi 2014, yes Smriti Irani as Central Education minister laid the foundation stone but it was on behalf of Delhi Govt, given no local government in Delhi at that time
2. No work started till 2017 when Manish Sisodia led the design, planning & funding of the University
Contribution of Delhi Govt in GGSIPU East Campus
2017-18: 13 crores
2018-19: 14 crores
2019-20: 10.5 crores(not utilised during covid)
2020-21: 0(Again covid)
2021-22: 20 crores
So, Delhi govt contributed 47 crores for GGSIPU East campus & rest by University resources itself
Delhi Govt controls the Management Quota rules and regulations, EVEN IN PRIVATE COLLEGES of IP University
In 2023, Delhi high court said: Delhi government has total control over guidelines for admissions and registration of students, as well as the fee structure of GGSIPU
Refer: Read about this huge achievements of AAP Delhi Govt here /Achievements/DelhiIPUniversityEastCampus