The Higher Education department has embarked on a ₹568-crore Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan-funded infrastructure development programme in universities and colleges. The endeavour is part of the ongoing efforts to raise academic standards in higher education institutions.
The initial phase involved upgrading the facilities in 122 higher education institutions at a cost of ₹194 crore. Notably, aided colleges have been brought under the ambit of a government-funded programme for the first time.
The construction of new blocks with advanced research facilities, new-generation laboratories, libraries, sports development projects with gymnasiums, sports galleries, seminar halls, auditoriums, facilities for women and differently abled people, toilets, rest rooms and water supply systems will be undertaken as part of the project, Higher Education Minister R. Bindu said at a press conference here on Friday.
