Subhash Mahajan
Dalhousie
Minister for Urban Development, Housing, Technical Education, Vocational and Industrial Training, Rajesh Dharmani, visited the Rajiv Gandhi Government Polytechnic Institute at Banikhet (Kanda) today. He inspected various facilities and provided key directions to the institute’s management.
During the visit, the Minister emphasized that quality human resource development is essential for building a developed India, and technical education plays the most crucial role in this mission. He urged faculty members to go beyond the syllabus and expose students to new technologies, innovations, and global opportunities.
Highlighting infrastructure needs, Dharmani directed the institute to initiate the process of establishing a Computer-Based Test (CBT) Centre within the campus. He noted that such a facility would not only benefit students but also generate local employment opportunities. He further instructed the management to prepare estimates for constructing a boundary wall and asked the Public Works Department to address the issue of land erosion near the campus.
Earlier, the Principal of the institute welcomed the Minister and presented a detailed PowerPoint showcasing achievements and requirements.
The event was attended by former minister Asha Kumari, Bhalei Mata Temple Committee President Kamal Thakur, former Zila Parishad Chairman Dharam Singh Pathania, SDM Anil Bhardwaj, HIMUDA CEO Surender Vishisht, PWD Superintendent Engineer Jeet Singh Thakur, DSP Mayank Sharma, Principal Deepak Angara, faculty members, trainees, and prominent local dignitaries.
