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Astroturf field & coaching infra: 100cr ‘education city' to come up in Bilaspur
Raipur: An astro-turf field, coaching infra and such new facilities are being floated under a new project.
Chhattisgarh chief minister
Vishnudeo Sai announced the development of a Rs 100-crore education city in Bilaspur, aimed at transforming the city into a modern educational hub.
Spread over 13 acres, the project will feature a Nalanda Parishar, coaching infrastructure for 4,800 students, hostels for 1,000 students, a 700-seat auditorium, and sports and green facilities. With over 50,000 students already studying in Bilaspur, the initiative is set to boost academic opportunities and holistic development, reinforcing the govt's commitment to quality education, officials said.
Three multi-storey buildings will be constructed, providing 48 hall setups (each with one hall, two rooms, and a toilet), accommodating 4,800 students for coaching classes at once.
To foster students' academic and personality development, a modern auditorium with a seating capacity of 700 will be built. Furthermore, hostel facilities for approximately 1,000 outstation students will be provided.
The Education City will also include an astro-turf sports field and beautiful gardens to promote sports and health. A multi-level parking facility will also be available to ensure convenience for commuters.
The Bilaspur municipal corporation has already prepared its construction plan. Construction will begin soon, setting a new benchmark in education for Chhattisgarh.
The city is home to the SECL headquarters and the Railway DRM office, giving it a unique identity not just in Chhattisgarh but across India. It hosts a central university, two other universities, eight colleges, and over 100 coaching institutes that prepare students for prestigious examinations like the Public Service Commission, Vyapam, and IIT.
More than 50,000 students from across the state are currently studying in Bilaspur.
"The construction of Bilaspur Education City is a historic step in this direction. It will not only establish Bilaspur as Chhattisgarh's educational hub but also provide thousands of young people across the state with access to high-quality facilities for studies and competitive exam preparation," he added.
Nalanda Parishar, multi-storey coaching buildings, digital and physical libraries, hostels, an auditorium, sports grounds, and green zones – all these facilities will be dedicated to the holistic development of students, the CM said.
