PMJVK scheme to foster development in underprivileged regions: George Kurian
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Kurian said that India would become a developed nation by 2047.
He said the PMJVK scheme was designed to foster development in underprivileged regions by providing top-notch infrastructure, enhancing educational opportunities and promoting skill development. Notably, 25% of the scheme's funds are earmarked for minority communities for their holistic development, he said.
Mr. Kurian said that the future generation would have access to state-of-the-art technology, training and infrastructure. The scheme will provide a stipend of ₹27,000 to school and college students, he said.
P.K. Basheer, MLA, presided over the function. P.V. Abdul Wahab, MP, was the chief guest. District Collector V.R. Vinod, Minority Welfare Department director Sabin Sameed, Nilambur block panchayat president P. Pushpavalli, vice president Pathumma Ismail, block development officer A.J. Santhosh, district panchayat member Sherona Roy and college principal K.P. Mohammed Basheer spoke.
The government sanctioned ₹7.92 crore for the skill development centre under the PMJVK scheme. The facilities at the centre include a seminar hall, an electronics lab, a survey and GPS lab, an IT lab, counselling rooms, store rooms, rest room for women, disabled-friendly toilets, a logistics lab, an electrical lab, a plumbing lab, a language lab, training centres, a yoga centre and faculty and administrative offices.
Mr. Kurian also inaugurated a girls' hostel complex constructed at a cost of ₹9.97 crore. The hostel can house 216 girl students. It has 156 beds for undergraduate students and 48 beds for postgraduate students. The hostel has a dormitory with 12 beds. Apart from a room for the matron, the hostel has a dining hall, a kitchen, a gymnasium, a multipurpose hall, and utility areas.
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