Commissioner Secretary Education, Ajit Kumar Sahu today laid the foundation stone of Government Degree College at Doongi here.The ceremony was held in presence of District Development Commissioner, Rajouri Mohammad Aijaz Asad and Principal of Government Degree College, senior officers of PWD (R&B) and the district administration were also present.A large number of people from the catchment areas, various local Sarpanchs, Panchs and other people were present on the occasion.PWD officials informed that the college will be constructed on 75 kanals of land and the approximate cost of academic and administrative block is Rs. 10.60 crore.It was given out that more than 60000 people from 28 villages will be benefitted and the construction work shall be completed within two years after allotment of the work.Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Sahu said government is putting efforts in making all necessary facilities available to the schools especially staff and infrastructure.Sahu said that a long-pending demand of the people of the border area has been met and Governor’s administration is committed to improve higher education scenario in the state. He also inaugurated 4 additional class rooms(ACR's) at Government Middle School Doongi constructed at a cost of Rs. 20.24 lacs.