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Time of India

Foundation laid for UPPSC's hi-tech 11-storey building ‘Akash Ganga'

1 2 Prayagraj : The foundation stone for the much-anticipated 11-storey state-of the-art administrative building of the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission ( UPPSC ) was laid on Tuesday. The ceremony was jointly performed by UPPSC Chairman Sanjay Shrinet, heads of different departments, and Class C and D employees. The new building will be known as 'Akash Ganga'. Chairman UPPSC Sanjay Shrinet said the building will be constructed over an area of more than 22,500 sqft and is projected to be completed in 18 months at an estimated cost of Rs 112 crore. "This will not only be an architectural marvel but a technically advanced structure that will serve the future needs of the commission while enhancing transparency and accountability," Shrinet stated. The building is designed with a special focus on technological advancement and security. Each floor will have biometric-supported entry points, and staff will be issued individual access cards to ensure restricted movement and complete accountability. "Every person entering the building will be traceable and accountable for their respective sections," the chairman emphasized. The ground floor will host two large examination halls, each accommodating 600 candidates, along with two computer-based exam halls, each with 200 seats. After completion, the commission will be able to accommodate over 6,500 candidates with the combined strength of over 4,000 candidates at its Lucknow centre along with the existing capacity of 800 at Prayagraj, enabling the Commission to conduct most of its mains examinations in Lucknow and Prayagraj itself. All existing UPPSC buildings will be repurposed as guest houses once the new complex becomes operational. Architecture wise, 'Akash Ganga' will blend Indian and classical Greek styles, and the entrance porch will feature a replica of Adi Shankaracharya's statue, similar to the one at Kedarnath. Atop the 11th floor, a grand national emblem featuring the National Emblem of Sarnath's four lions will be installed. The floor-wise plan has been designed with precision to cater to specific administrative functions. The basement will provide parking, while the first floor will serve as a document scrutiny and waiting area for candidates. The second floor will house interview rooms and will remain inaccessible to candidates. The third floor is designated for the chairman's office, and the fourth will accommodate the legal section and members' offices. The fifth will handle various services, including the direct recruitment services, while the sixth and seventh floors will house the establishment, secretary, and finance departments. The eighth will serve as the central computerised data processing section. "The ninth to eleventh floors will be strictly dedicated to examination-related operations, with limited access granted only to authorised personnel from the examination control department," said the chairman. The building will be solar-powered and designed to allow ample natural sunlight, making it not only energy-efficient but environmentally conscious as well. "With this facility, we are setting a new benchmark in infrastructure, security and operational capacity for public service commissions in the country," said Shrinet.