Excelsior Correspondent
DODA, Aug 21: What could be termed as a much needed facility, a 100 bedded newly constructed girls hostel at Girls Government Higher Secondary School Doda was commissioned today.
Deputy Commissioner, Vishesh Mahajan dedicated the hostel to the students, inspected the facilities and interacted with the inmates. He also checked the quality of food being served at the hostel to the resident girls.
The hostel building has been constructed at a cost of Rs 2.91 crore with a capacity to accommodate 100 individuals. The facility is expected to contain the school dropout rate of girl students hailing from far off areas after 10th standard.
Speaking on the occasion, the DC complimented SPD SAMAGRA Shiksha, CEO Doda, and other concerned for their efforts to make the residential hostel functional. He emphasized that the higher studies for the girls belonging to the poor section of the society will be easy now, reducing the financial burden from their parents and making best possible utilization of their time with sincere efforts to achieve their desired career goals. He also assured full support to make the institution the best learning place in the district.