Raipur (Chhattisgarh): The District Mineral Foundation (DMF) is proving to be a boon for mining-affected areas. Under the directives of Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai, continuous efforts are being made to enhance health services, educational facilities, and public welfare works across all districts through DMF. As part of this initiative, the Korba district administration has identified dilapidated school buildings and approved the construction of new ones. District Collector Ajit Vasant has granted administrative approval for the construction of more than 60 new school buildings, additional classrooms, and renovation works.
Additionally, the construction of boundary walls for ten primary health centers has also been approved. Earlier this year, in February, the Korba district administration had sanctioned the construction of 88 new school buildings using DMF funds. The construction of new buildings in remote, rural, and urban areas will alleviate the problems faced by students and teachers due to the old, deteriorating school structures.
New School Buildings Approved in Multiple Villages
The Korba district administration, utilizing DMF, has approved new school buildings in several villages, including Jamapani, Thirriama, Misiya, Jajgi, Kerhariyapara, and others in the Podri-Uparoda block. Similarly, in the Kartala block, villages such as Khmharpara, Sajapani, Kenabhatta, and Tharkpur will also see new school buildings. The approvals include the construction of primary school buildings, additional classrooms, laboratory rooms, and renovation works, addressing the critical infrastructure needs of these areas.
Students and Teachers Relieved with New Building Approvals
The approval of new buildings for dilapidated schools has brought joy to both students and teachers. In the remote village of Baigapara-Ghinara in the Kartala block, the construction of a new primary school building has been sanctioned under DMF. The current school operates in a 38-year-old building with a sheet roof, housing 57 students in two rooms. The school’s teacher, Shashikala Rathia, expressed her happiness, stating that the approval of a new building was much needed and will provide relief to both students and staff.
Boundary Walls to Be Built in Primary Health Centers
In a move to further enhance health services in remote areas, District Collector Ajit Vasant has approved the construction of boundary walls for ten primary health centers, including those in Bhainsma, Kothari, and Ramapur. The construction of residential facilities within the premises of these health centers has also been approved, allowing medical staff to stay on-site more comfortably. The new boundary walls will provide a sense of security to both patients and medical staff, ensuring a safer environment within these health facilities.
