Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Feb 2: Minister for Higher Education, Mohammad Akbar Lone today paid a surprise visit to various colleges of Jammu. These included Government Gandhi Memorial Science (GGMS) College, Canal Road, Government College for Women, Gandhi Nagar and Government Moulana Azad Memorial (MAM) College Jammu. He took stock of the functioning of these institutions and facilities available to the students.
The Minister also went around classrooms of these colleges interacted with students and the teaching staff. He called for ensuring punctuality and full attendance of students in classrooms.
At Gandhi Nagar College, the Minister inspected various blocks including arts block, administrative block, lecture rooms, moot court, career council cell, library and laboratories. He also inspected first aid center of the college.
The College management briefed the Minister about the overall functioning and issues confronting them. The Minister directed the Principal of the college to submit the status report of land of the college earlier acquired by the Government for construction of new flyover bridge.
During visit to Library, the Minister was informed that 55000 books are available in the library. Mr. Lone directed for proper utilisation of library funds as per requirements.
At GMAM College, the Minister inspected various sections included administrative block and Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC). The concerned official briefed the Minister about the activities conducted by IQAC.
While inspecting under execution auditorium hall, Mr. Lone directed the concerned to complete it within stipulated time frame. He was informed that the construction for chain link fencing at a cost of Rs. 3.62 lakh will be started soon.
Interacting with the students of these colleges, the Minister impressed upon them to strive hard to achieve their desired goal and bring laurels for the State. He said Government was committed in making education within reach of all segments of society including youth in far-flung areas.
The Minister also inspected hostel at GGM Science College and took stock of the meals and other facilities being provided to the students. The students apprised the Minister about various issues for his intervention.
Mr. Lone directed the Director Colleges who accompanied the Minister during his visit to submit a detailed report about the construction of new infrastructure in these colleges. He also asked the concerned principals to go ahead with minor works.
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