Akash Ganga: A New High-Tech Security Building for UPPSC
UPPSC chairman Sanjay Srinet laid the foundation stone for Akash Ganga, a cutting-edge multi-storey building at the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) headquarters in Prayagraj.
With an estimated cost of 112 INR-Crore, the building will span approximately 22,578 SqFt. The project is set for completion in 18 months. Akash Ganga will feature 12 floors (G+11), designed with high-tech security systems to restrict unauthorized access, even for staff and officers. The ground floor will house two examination halls, each accommodating 600 candidates, and two computer test rooms for online exams, with a dedicated 2,000 SqFt area.
Meanwhile, the first floor will include a waiting room and a document scrutiny room. The chairman's office and an interview room will occupy the third floor, while UPPSC members' rooms will be on the fourth. Furthermore, the basement will feature a parking lot and a canteen, enhancing functionality. Additionally, the architecture blends classical and Greek elements, using sandstone and mosaics depicting India's freedom struggle. A replica of Adi Shankaracharya's statue will adorn the entrance, inspired by Badrinath.
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