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6 days ago
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- The Print
Khandu lays foundation of Rs 750-cr education infra projects
A major portion of the investment focuses on strengthening educational infrastructure. This includes upgrading 39 government higher secondary schools across the state under the Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI) scheme at a cost of Rs 300 crore. These projects, to be executed by the Rural Works Department (RWD), are scheduled for completion in the current financial year. Itanagar, May 30 (PTI) Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Friday virtually laid the foundation stones of Rs 750-crore infrastructure development projects in the education sector. Additionally, Rs 322 crore has been earmarked for the construction of 156 hostels and teachers' quarters in all districts under the scheme. Under the Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan (DAJGUA), 14 high-capacity hostels with 120 beds each will be built at a cost of Rs 71.40 crore. The initiative also covers the construction of 60 bachelor barracks in rural schools with an allocation of Rs 9 crore. Further, Rs 30 crore will be used for infrastructure development at Arunachal University in Pasighat (East Siang district), while Rs 23.64 crore has been set aside for constructing 394 kitchen sheds-cum-stores under the PM Poshan scheme. 'This is in line with our commitment to successfully implement the Shikshit Arunachal 2029 Mission adopted by our government,' Khandu stated. He emphasised that the mission aims to comprehensively address infrastructure requirements in government schools, while also enacting policy reforms to revamp the state's education system. Reiterating his stance on improving quality, the chief minister announced that non-functional schools or those with zero attendance will be shut down. These will be replaced by an inter-village school model to optimise resources and outcomes. 'Over the years, in our pursuit of quantity, we compromised on quality. Under the Shikshit Arunachal Mission, we aim to elevate the standard of education to top-notch levels by 2029,' he asserted. PTI UPL UPL ACD This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
New Indian Express
10-05-2025
- New Indian Express
Tourism dept asked to rework its Rs 174 crore development plan for Satkosia
BHUBANESWAR: The Tourism department has been asked to rework its Rs 174 crore development plan of Satkosia Tiger Reserve (TR) where it had planned a series of tourism infrastructure in the core and buffer areas. After a nudge from the Forest department, a fresh detailed project report (DPR) is being prepared, sources familiar with the development said. Tiger reserve is a heavily regulated zone and only eco-tourism activities are permitted based on the framework provided by National Tiger Conservation Authority. While core area of a TR remains inviolate, only temporary construction is allowed in buffer zone. Only the Forest department can take up all such works. Tourism department had prepared the integrated master plan for Satkosia TR, Odisha's second biggest tiger land, spread over 1136.70 sq km, under 'Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI)' scheme. In the original plan, the department had proposed tourist facilities in three zones - Pampasar-Tikarpada hub, Baliput-Badmul hub and Kusanga-Sitalpani hub - of the tiger reserve. In Pampasar-Tikarpada hub, the projects included arrival plaza, accommodations, bird watching towers, upgradation of Gharial Research and Conservation Unit (GRACU), nature interpretation centre, amphitheatre, jetty upgradation and adventure sports. The GRACU is in the core area of the TR. Similarly, another arrival plaza, river promenade, bird watching tower, cruise hub, caravan park and adventure sports were proposed in Baliput-Badmul hub. In Kusanga-Sitalpani hub, an arrival plaza, jetty upgradation, nature interpretation centre, adventure sports and temple tourism were proposed. As per the master plan, about 6.86 acre land in Tikarpada, 15.64 acre in Baliput, 16.07 acre in Purnakote, 3.77 acre in Chhamundia, 8.37 acre in Badmal and 19.55 acre in Sitalpani area, mostly in the buffer zone of the tiger reserve, was earmarked for implementation of the project.
