PNS | DEHRADUN
The State Education minister Dhan Singh Rawat announced that the State government has approved a sum of Rs 10 crore for the construction of a new building for Government College at Bahadarpur Jat in Haridwar. He said that the State government is committed to improving the infrastructure of government colleges, including providing new buildings for those lacking them.
While the State government has approved Rs 997.78 lakh for the construction of the new building the first installment of Rs 5 crore has already been released for this purpose, he said.
He further said that this funding is part of the scheme for special assistance to States for capital investment for the year 2024-25 and a government order has been issued confirming this allocation. “The construction work will begin soon to be overseen by the designated executing agency. The new building will include essential facilities such as a library, laboratory, restrooms, classrooms and a principal’s office,” he said.
Rawat further stated that instructions have been given to the officials concerned and the executing agency to incorporate modern fire-fighting technology in the college campus. “They have also been advised to focus on appropriate electrification provisions and to conduct preliminary laboratory testing of construction materials. Further, officers have been instructed to ensure full utilisation of the funds by March 31 and to provide a utility certificate to the government to facilitate the timely completion of the building. We are serious on preventing disruptions to the student’s education at the upcoming college,” he said.
