๐ฉ Sukhwinder Bindra announces Rs 70 crore grant for OBC hostels at Punjabi University, Patiala
Patiala, 16 September – Ravinder Kumar Bali / Newsline Express –
Punjabi University, Patiala Vice Chancellor Dr. Jagdeep Singh has extended heartfelt thanks to Sukhwinder Singh Bindra, National Member (NISD) and Special Invitee (NCCDR) in the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India.
He said that through the efforts of Sukhwinder Singh Bindra, the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment has sanctioned โน70 crore for the construction of OBC boysโ and girlsโ hostels at Punjabi University, Patiala. The Central Government has also released the first installment of โน11.5 crore towards the construction of these hostels.
Dr. Jagdeep Singh stated that Punjabi University, which has been struggling with a shortage of funds, has now been allotted nearly โน70 crore for the construction of OBC boysโ and girlsโ hostels.
However, the project earlier faced hurdles due to the universityโs lack of funds. Bindra informed that the Ministry has already released โน11.5 crore as the first installment so that the construction work can begin soon.
Dr. Jagdeep Singh also requested Bindra to reduce the universityโs share in these grants. For the boysโ hostel, the universityโs contribution towards construction costs is 40%, while for the girlsโ hostel it is only 10%. The Vice Chancellor appealed to the concerned authorities to reduce the universityโs contribution for the boysโ hostel to 10%.
Bindra assured that he would certainly discuss this matter with senior officials and the Honโble Minister. He further said that every possible effort will be made to build a better future for the youth.
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