Early Times Report
Udhampur, Aug 29: Giving a boost to the Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao campaign in the region, the Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya here has been provided with a new building for children, especially from disadvantaged sections of the society, to reside and study. The school in Ghordi region, which currently has 63 girl students, was earlier functioning from a rented space but has now been provided with its own building at an estimated cost of around Rs 38 lakh. "It's a residential school now. The total cost of the building is around Rs 38 lakh. It will help in improving female literacy rate in the region," said Piyush Singla, Deputy Commissioner, Udhampur. |
