Minister promises releasing funds for another Govt. PU College

MANGALURU

Primary and Secondary Education Minister B.C. Nagesh on Wednesday assured release of funds for construction of new building for the Government Pre University College in Nalyapadavu, near Shakti Nagar, on the outskirts of the city.

The Minsiter was responding to the demand made by Mangaluru City South MLA D. Vedavyas Kamath during the foundation stone laying ceremony for construction of the new two-storey building of Government PU College in Hampankatta.

Mr. Kamath said the Government PU College in Nalyapadavu, which is presently functioning in the high school building, was attracting good number of students. There was a need to build a new building and improve facilities at this college.

“If the Government bears 50% of the construction cost, the remaining amount will be arranged through corporate social responsibility funds,” Mr. Kamath said.

With a new building, the Nalyapadavu PU College will be the fourth Government PU college in the city to have independent building. Steps are being taken to improve facilities in these four government colleges, which are providing PU education at affordable cost.

The Minister said though the department was facing shortage of funds for development works, funds will be released for Nalyapadavu PU College.

Earlier, the Minister said the proposed new building of the Government PU College, Hampankatta, will meet the need of New Education Policy as it will have Classes IX to XII in the same building.