District Development Council Chairperson Udhampur, Lal Chand today conducted an extensive tour of the Pakhlai and Sewna areas. During the visit, the DDC Chairperson inaugurated an additional block of the Government Higher Secondary School in Pakhlai.
The inauguration ceremony was attended by DDC Councillor Narsoo, Subash Chander, Chief Education Officer, Geetu Bangotra, Executive Engineer PWD Chenani Sudesh Bharti and prominent citizens of the area. The new block, aimed at supporting rural students, was constructed at an estimated cost of 91.97 lakh.
During the tour, the Chairperson also inaugurated an Art/Craft room, Library and Science Laboratory at Government Higher Secondary School in Sewna under SAMAGRA Shiksha Scheme. These facilities were developed with an estimated cost of 42.54 lakh.
The Chairperson DDC interacted with meritorious students across various categories, including sports, academics and other activities. He inquired about the educational and other facilities being provided to them and advised the students to inculcate good habits in their lives.
Later, the DDC Chairperson distributed uniforms among the students.