Eternal University at Baru Sahib begins in Himachal

Jul 16th, 2009 | By Sanjeev Awasthi | Category: Himachal, News

Nahan: Prof. Prem Kumar Dhumal, Chief Minister Himachal today performed foundation stone ceremony of the Eternal University in private sector at Baru Saheb in Rajgarh Sub Division of district Sirmaur today.
Chief Minister said that H.P. was poised to emerge an ‘Education Hub’ with private participation and added that best use would be made of the congenial atmosphere available in the State. He said that renowned educational houses were coming forward to open their institutions of par-excellence in the State. He said that the State Government was extending best of the cooperation to make H.P. a centre of par-excellence learning.
Prof. Dhumal said that that road, education, health, self-employment, self-reliance and self-respect were the objectives with which State Government was functioning. He said that these were the basic essentials for meeting the requirements of the society. He said that State Government was pursuing the goals to achieve the targets in a time-bound manner. He said that 1st University in IT was also set up in private sector in district Solan at Waknaghat which had emerged an important milestone in education. He said that the State had the best educational infrastructure, which was being strengthened to deliver people best of the facilities at their door steps. He added that State was endeavouring to generate employment and self-employment avenues to the educated unemployed youth in the State.
Prof. Dhumal said that ‘No Profit, No Loss’ motive of the University deserves all appreciation and hoped that the upcoming university would be producing good and responsible citizens. He said that revival of the traditional art and culture of the country, especially of the State also deserves appreciation. He said that it may emerge an important milestone in revival of the old art and culture of the State. He hoped that the university would carry on with its value-based education.
Chief Minister lauded contributions of Kalgidhar Trust for development of an impressive educational campus in the interiors of Sirmaur district. He said that it was unique feature of the Trust that students were availing educational facilities from 1st standard to Ph.D level. He said that it would inspire students to work hard and attain greater heights in their career.
Prof. Dhumal said that Rs. 353 crore Pandit Deen Dayal Kisaan Baagwan Samridhi Yojna was aimed at making people self-reliant by helping them diversify their farming and generate income for themselves at their door-steps. He said that 80 percent subsidy was available to the beneficiaries under the scheme while they would be contributing only 20 per cent only. He said that people needed to be educated and made aware of the scheme so that more people were benefitted under the scheme.
Chief Minister said that State had been adjudged leader in implementation of 20-Point Programme in the country which was no less an achievement for the people of the State.
He announced for upgradation of Primary School Tikkari to Middle School, Middle School Bongali to High School respectively. He announced for lift irrigation supply scheme for Lana-Machher, Baru, Sharera and Khakhali. He said that Baru Saheb bypass road would be constructed on priority, besides Lana-Machher road and Rajgarh-Bagthan-Banethi road would also be metalled. He said that Bongali-Lana- Kue road would also be constructed soon. He said that detailed project report of Baru Saheb Mangarh road has been sent to Government of India for approval. He sanctioned one 33 KV Sub-Station at Baru Saheb, by-pass to be constructed to connect Baru Saheb and road metalled besides Rajgarh-Banethi road.
Dr. M.S. Atwal, Vice Chancellor, Eternal University read out the report of the Kalgidhar Trust with special reference to educational activities. He assured Chief Minister of world class educational facilities to the students in the campus.
Ravinder Pal Singh, Trustee of Kalgidhar Trust welcomed the Chief Minister and detailed various activities of the Trust.
Dr. Khem Singh Gill, Vice-President Kalgidhar Trust proposed vote of thanks.

with thanks : source : http://nvonews.com/2009/07/16/eternal-university-at-baru-sahib-begins-in-himachal/

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