Jharkhand cabinet approves funds for new colleges polytechnics

    Ranchi, Oct 15 (PTI) The Jharkhand government gave nod to a slew of proposals in the education sector, including setting up of engineering colleges and polytechnics at a cost of Rs 530 crore.
    A total of 29 decisions were taken by the cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Monday.
    "In-principle approvals were given for the construction work of Government Polytechnic, Chakulia, Jamshedpur for an estimated amount of Rs 134.18 crore, construction work of Government Engineering College, Jamshedpur at a cost of Rs 254.93 crore and construction work of Government Polytechnic, Potka, Jamshedpur at a cost of Rs 136.13 crore," a statement said.
    The cabinet also approved Rs 42.83 crore for the phase-2 development of the Netarhat Tourism Project, besides setting up of institutes on the lines of Netarhat Residential School in Kolhan division, Santhal Pargana division and North Chotanagpur division.
    It approved Rs 109.16 crore for the reconstruction of roads in Garhwa.
    The cabinet gave its nod for amendment in the guidelines regarding the Anganwadi Centre Building Construction Scheme, the establishment of integrated science and mathematics laboratory in elementary schools at Rs 50 crore, and closure of the SPV Patratu Energy Limited (PEL).
    The cabinet approved about Rs 20 crore for the first three years for the implementation of the Jharkhand State Institutional Ranking Framework (JSIRF), besides Rs 39.21 crore for the construction work of a degree college at Thakurgangti in Godda district.
    Approval was also given to the construction work of the women's college at Baharagora at Rs 38.20 crore, apart from the amendment in the guidelines issued for Guruji Students' Credit Card scheme.

(This story has not been edited by THE WEEK and is auto-generated from PTI)