School to get science centre

Expressbuzz, Feb 8, 2010

BHAWANIPATNA: The three-day golden jubilee celebration of Dharamgarh High School of Kalahandi concluded on Saturday.


On the occasion, Union Minister of State for Fertilisers and Chemicals Srikant Jena said a proposal had been made to set up a science centre on the high school premises with sponsorship from the ministry. Besides catering to the students’ needs, the centre will also conduct research on agriculture-related works, he said.

Lok Sabha member Bhakta Das said Rs 10 lakh had been released from MPLAD to take up construction of the school building. A statue of late Arjun Pattjosi, one of the founding members of the school, was installed on the school premises. The event was inaugurated by Opposition leader Bhupinder Singh. Labour and Employment Minister Puspendra Singhdeo graced the valedictory function.