Jammu, May 16: Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Choudhary today conducted an extensive tour of Akhnoor and adjoining areas to review the progress of ongoing developmental works besides assessing the institutional infrastructure across several educational establishments.

During the visit, the Deputy Chief Minister inspected various projects and interacted with the students, faculty members and staff to take first-hand appraisal of the academic facilities, infrastructure development and overall functioning of the institutions.
At the Government College of Engineering and Technology, Chak Bhalwal, Jammu, the Deputy Chief Minister reviewed the ongoing developmental works and inspected the institutional facilities.
He stressed the need for creating quality infrastructure, ensuring timely completion of projects and strengthening the academic environment for the benefit of students. He directed the concerned authorities to maintain high standards in execution of works and ensure that modern educational facilities are made available to the student community.
Later, the Deputy Chief Minister visited the Government Ayurvedic Medical College, Sangani, Akhnoor, where he reviewed the ongoing hostel construction works along with MLA Akhnoor, Mohan Lal Bhagat.
During the visit, he interacted with the students and staff members and sought feedback regarding institutional facilities and accommodation needs.
He emphasized timely completion of the hostel project with quality construction standards so that better facilities are provided to the students.
The Deputy Chief Minister also inspected the ongoing works at Government Nursing College, Akhnoor along with MLA Akhnoor Mohan Lal Bhagat.
During detailed interaction with the faculty members and students regarding the academic activities, the Deputy Chief Minister called for speedy infrastructure development.
The Deputy Chief Minister directed the concerned officers to ensure speedy execution of all ongoing works while strictly adhering to quality standards and timelines.
“The government is committed towards creating better educational infrastructure, providing a conducive learning environment for the students across Jammu and Kashmir,” he said.
Later, the Deputy Chief Minister also vosited Indripatten Bridge project site at Pragwal, Akhnoor and reviewed the progress of ongoing works.
Terming the project as vital, he stressed upon timely execution and completion of the bridge to improve the connectivity and public convenience in the area.