The State Government will be developing a ‘Surguja Knowledge Hub’ at an estimated cost of Rs 25 crore at the district headquarters here.
Chief Minister Raman Singh while on a visit to the district headquarters carried out bhoomi pujan for the ‘Knowledge Hub’ project which would be taken up alongwith setting up of a ‘Skills Development Centre’ besides Tennis and Basketball courts. The ‘Knowledge Hub’ would comprise a Science University, A.N.M Training Centre, Nursing College, ‘Prayas’ Residential School for boys and girls, ‘Adarsh’ hostel for boys and girls, hostel and residential school for street children, literacy Building and a Science Centre.
The premises of ‘Knowledge Hub’ would also comprise a Science Park, Skills Development and Training Centre and an Indoor Stadium. Singh while in the district headquarters inaugurated a Tennis as well as Basketball courts at Gandhi Stadium while flagging off a City Bus Service. later, the Chief Minister carried out bhoomi pujan of ‘Siyan Sadan’ and Football Academy before inaugurating a Science University and Police Co-ordination Centre. Singh also participated in the centenary celebrations of the Government Multipurpose Higher Secondary School. A ‘Skills Development Centre’ for the youth was also inaugurated by the Chief Minister in the district headquarters.