| Kacho, Feroz inaugurate Kargil Boys Hostel at Channi Rama | | | JAMMU: Chairman and Chief Executive Councilor (CEC), LAHDC, Kargil Ahmad Ali Khan Kacho in presence of Minister of State for School Education, Science and Information technology, Mr Feroz Ahmed Khan, today inaugurated Kargil Boys Hostel here at Channi Rama, Jammu.
On the occasion, former Minister and MLA, Kargil Mr. Qamar Ali Akhoon was also present.
Mr. Feroz said that the hostel facility would greatly help the students of Kargil pursuing their studies in Jammu and stressed on them to protect this vital asset which is going to help many generation of students in coming times. He also gave a patient hearing to other demands raised by the students on the occasion .
Minister also apprised that Rs 6. 60 cr has been expended on the hostel building out of the Rs 7.84 cr released for the purpose. The construction of hostel building started in 2009 by PWD has a capacity to house 200 students.
The Minister thanked PWD authorities for completion of the project and hoped that the remaining minor works would also be completed in due course of time.
Mr Kacho stressed on the students to put in their best efforts to achieve success in their life.
He hoped that the students provided accommodation in the hostel would crack prestigious exams like IAS and KAs and bring laurels to the state and home district.
President, Kargil Students Union, Mr. Asgar Ali Yaskin thanked the authorities for construction of the hostel and hoped that other demands of the students would also be conceded. Executive Councilor, Kargil Mr G. R. Nagvi also spoke on the occasion.
Earlier, the function started with a cultural programme featuring folk songs, skits and dances. Deputy Commissioner, Kargil, Mr. Fida Hussain, district officers from Kargil, a large number of students from Kargil also attended the function. |
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