Shimla: Himachal Pradesh minister Rajesh Dharmani has said the government released Rs 35.34 crore to upgrade various technical institutions across Himachal Pradesh.
Dharmani, in a press statement issued here, said the state government is strengthening basic infrastructure and taking steps to equip young people with the skills needed to become job creators.
The technical education minister said polytechnics, engineering colleges and ITIs across the state are being upgraded with modern facilities to provide students with better opportunities for learning, innovation and skill development.
“As part of this initiative, Rs 3 crore has been released for ITI Baijnath in Kangra, Rs 1.75 crore for Adarsh ITI Sansarpur-Terrace, Rs 2.29 crore for government accommodation at Government Pharmacy College, Kangra, Rs 3 crore for Academic Block-B at Government Polytechnic Kangra and Rs 3.50 crore for a state-of-the-art ITI building at Baldhar, Nagrota Bagwan. In Sirmaur district, Rs 3.71 crore has been released for ITI Sarahan, Rs 5.83 crore for ITI Kafota and Rs 3.42 crore for ITI Kaulawala Bhood,” he said.
The minister said Rs 3.58 crore has been released for the boys’ hostel at Government Polytechnic Kullu, Rs 3.26 crore for ITI Bhadrakali in Una district, and Rs 2 crore for the ITI building at Karsog in Mandi district.
He said efforts are also underway to build a strong start-up ecosystem and develop students’ soft skills.
“Keeping in view the rapidly changing information technology landscape, students are also being provided exposure through educational visits. Young people from various technical institutions in the state have been taken on educational visits to Kazakhstan and Japan,” he said.
The minister said these initiatives aim to create a better learning environment for students and prepare Himachal’s youth for emerging opportunities in the technical and vocational sectors. PTI
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