Commissioner-Secretary, Public Works Department (PWD), Khursheed Ahmad Shah in presence of District Development Commissioner Baramulla, Dr G N Itoo today laid the foundation stone of two Government Degree Colleges at Thindam Kreeri and Dangiwacha in Rafiabad constituency of Baramulla district.Welcoming the government decision of establishing two Degree Colleges at Dangiwacha Rafiabad and Thindim Kreeri, a huge gathering of people present at both the places expressed gratitude towards the Governor Administration for resolving their long pending demand.The Thindim college campus with a sprawling 48 Kanal expanse would have 2286.24 Sqm building area and would be completed in three working seasons at an estimated cost of Rs 9.92 crore. Similarly the Dangiwacha College Campus spread at an equal expanse will be constructed at an estimated cost of Rs 10.75 crore and shall also be completed in three working seasons.Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Shah said the work on both the projects will be started immediately so that people will benefit at the earliest. He said that Governor’s administration has already initiated several measures for strengthening the educational infrastructure in the State, so that people living in rural and far-flung areas get quality educational facilities within their catchment areas.Complimenting the people of the areas, Mr. Shah said that this institution will be a milestone in further strengthening the higher education status of the areas adding that the colleges will be developed with all facilities including outdoor and indoor infrastructure. He further said that class work will be started from next academic session.District Development Commissioner Baramulla Dr G N Itoo during his address, said that every possible effort will be made to develop these educational institutions at par with other degree colleges of the district and these two college will cater to the higher educational needs of the students especially living in the far-flung areas.Chief Engineer R&B, ADC Baramulla, ADC, Sopore, Addl SP Baramulla, SE R&B, Principal Degree College Baramulla, Sopore, other concerned district and sectoral officers besides a huge gathering of people was present at both the places.