Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Monday said the state government will establish a first-of-its-kind “centre of excellence” in Solan district for differently abled children and adults up to the age of 27.
Sukhu said the ‘Centre of Excellence for Education of Divyangjans’ would offer quality education and comprehensive facilities, including playgrounds and residential accommodation in Tikkari village of Kandaghat area.
The chief minister assured that the state government would ensure timely completion of the centre.
“The state government is steadfastly committed to completing the project within two years, with adequate funding provisions. A 45-bigha plot of government land has been identified in Tikkari village of Kandaghat area and ownership of the land has been given to the department of social justice and empowerment to set up this project,” Sukhu said.
“The Public Works Department (PWD) has been instructed to conduct contour mapping, prepare a Detailed Project Report (DPR) and initiate the tender process once the DPR is ready,” he added.
Sukhu said that the proposed facility would cater to 300 differently abled students and provide all essential facilities to them.