Baramulla: Advisor to Governor, K Vijay Kumar Saturday visited Baramulla district to review the progress of works on Government Nursing Colleges, being constructed at Sopore and Delina area of the district.
The Advisor was accompanied by Principal Secretary H&ME Atal Dullo, DC Baramulla Dr G N Itoo and other concerned officers.
At Sopore, the Advisor took a thorough review of construction works at the site wherein he was informed that the college is being constructed at an estimated cost of Rs 5.50 crore. He was also informed that paramedical training of various courses shall be imparted in the college having intake capacity of 60 students per year.
On the occasion, the Advisor directed the executing agency to ramp up the pace of works by mobilizing additional men and machinery. He directed the concerned authorities to complete the project within given timeframe so that college building is ready for holding next academic session from this place.
At Delina, the Advisor took the appraisal of construction and other works on Government Nursing College which is being constructed at the cost of Rs 4.50 crore. On the occasion, it was informed that the work on the college was started in June 2018 and is expected to get complete in March 2020.
The Advisor emphasized upon the officers to work with more zeal and enthusiasm so that project is completed within stipulated time period.
Meanwhile, Advisor K Vijay Kumar met several deputations who appraised him about various issues and demands with regard to the developmental concerns. The deputation’s demanded generation of employment avenues for the educated unemployed youth of the area and development of playgrounds for the youth.
The Advisor assured them that all the genuine demands shall be looked into and action be taken accordingly.
Later, the Advisor also inspected construction works on Government Medical College Baramulla where he was briefed about the status of on-going works by the concerned officers. The Advisor directed to work in double shifts so that all the infrastructural work is completed as early as possible.
