DPR of Six GB Hostels of Rs.750 cr formulated: Naaz
Srinagar – A colorful farewell function was held at Gujjar Bakerwal Girls Hostel Srinagar to accord a send off to fourteen girl students of Gujjar Bakerwal Girls Hostel Srinagar who after completion of their studies up to 12th standard shall be leaving the hostel during the current session.
Vice Chairman State Advisory Board for the Development of Gujjar Bakerwal, Ch. Bashir Naaz was the chief guest on this occasion. Besides the programme was attended by MLC, . Oberoi, Ch. Mohammed Sadeeq, Ch. Mohd Yaseen Poswal, Ch. Munshi Gorsi and Mtr. Begum Jan Members State Advisory Board for the Development of Gujjar Bakerwal, . B.A. Makhdoomi Jt. Director Planning DCs Office Jammu, Sh. Ali Mohammed Dar ZEO, . Parvez Ahmed ZEPO, . Mohammed Shafi Dar retired DIG prosecution and parents of hostel inmates and the children of the hostel.
While speaking on the occasion, . Naaz said that the dream of late Smt. Indira Gandhi the then Prime Minister of India, Late Sheikh Mohammed Abdullah the then Chief Minister J&K and late Madr-e-Meharban the then Vice Chairman of State Advisory Board for the Development of Gujjar Bakerwal seems coming true by which they had opened the Gujjar Bakerwal Hostel in J&K State.
Naaz said that these Hostels have paid pivotal role in the educational development in Gujjar Bakerwal community especially the womens education got a boost by these Hostels.
Vice Chairman also announced Rs. 1000 for each outgoing student and prayed that the students of this community may progress in education and other areas of life. He said that DPR of six GB (Girls and Boys) Hostels involving an amount of about 750.00 crores have been got prepared which shall be furnished to the Govt. of India by the State Government for requisite funding.
He also announced that efforts are being made to upgrade three Boys and Girls Hostel each in which the students shall stay up to graduation, so that the objective of the Government to eradicate the educational backwardness in the community is achieved. He also hoped that the students shall exhibit sense of utmost discipline, dedication and hard work towards their education and morale values so that the expectations of the society with these students are met with.
Highlighting the role of the coalition Government he said that it is whole heartedly committed for all round development of the Gujjar Bakerwal community. He expressed that GB Girls Hostel Rajouri, Poonch and Kulgam, GB Boys Hostel Samba & Bandipora and PG Hostel Jammu have already been approved by the Government which are being opened shortly.
While speaking on the occasion . Oberoi, MLC appreciated the efforts being made for all round development of the children belonging to the backward community of Gujjar Bakerwal. He said that he is contended to see such progress and achievements of the hostel and announced that he shall provide four Computers for the Girls Hostel from his constituency development fund for computer education of the inmates.
Mtr. Shabnum Warden Gujjar Bakerwal Girls Hostel thanked Vice Chairman, MLC, Board Members, officers and other participants to spare their valuable time for this purpose and encouraged the students.