In Jashpur district, Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai laid the foundation stone for the 250-seater Nalanda complex in Kunkuri’s Saliyatoli village, budgeted at ₹4.37 crore. The event saw the Chief Minister expressing his good wishes to the youth, reaffirming the government’s goal of delivering quality education across all districts.
Under this initiative, Nalanda complexes are being constructed in every district headquarters, with two such projects underway in Jashpur. The Nalanda complex will be equipped with modern amenities including a cutting-edge library, teaching aids, and technical resources. The complex will be open 24 hours a day to enable students to study without interruption.
Chief Minister Sai also mentioned the government’s efforts to improve citizen services by implementing e-office across departments, enhancing transparency. He highlighted ten new initiatives in the revenue sector that streamline processes like registration and land transfers.
In a student-centric move, Chief Minister Sai announced a CBI investigation into corruption in exams like the PSC. Additionally, the district of Jashpur will see the establishment of a medical college, an agricultural college, along with colleges for horticulture, nursing, naturopathy, and physiotherapy.
Nalanda Complex: A Modern 24×7 Study Hub
The Nalanda complex will offer round-the-clock study facilities, similar to those available in major cities. The complex will include indoor and outdoor study areas, as well as an ‘Oxi Reading Zone,’ designed for connecting with nature. Operating on an autonomous model, the complex will prioritize environmental sustainability, powered by solar energy.
The eco-friendly design will minimize electricity consumption, with plans to plant more than 50 native plant species. The complex will cater to the comprehensive development of the youth, with facilities such as a Youth Tower, sports courts, a cafeteria, ATM, and a health zone. The project will adopt a self-financed operational model. The library will house over 50,000 books, a digital library, Wi-Fi zones, and resources for competitive examinations. It will include an RFID-based entry system, biometric IDs, RFID for book tracking, and a software-based book management system.