In a move easing the accommodation and commuting challenges for students from the North East keen to study in Jawaharlal Nehru University here, Union Minister for Development of North Eastern Region, Culture and Tourism, G Kishan Reddy on Monday laid a foundation stone of a 28 crore worth hostel ‘Barak’ having 214 rooms for both genders and modern amenities. The move is part of the Government’s Look East Policy. This will ensure that students from the Northeast do not have to scout for the rented rooms outside the premises.
At a North-East Sammelan here, the Minister also inaugurated North Eastern Cultural and Social Institute in Dwarka, with a budget of Rs 116.38 crore. It will feature diverse amenities, including an auditorium, a library-cum-reading room focused on materials related to the North Eastern Region, an art gallery showcasing the region, an exhibition hall, research center, sale outlets and a guest house.
The centre will also house facilities like a state handloom display, a food court, and exhibition spaces.