Himachal Pradesh: Hydro Engineering College in Bilaspur to have a digital library
Aug 31, 2023
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], August 31 : Abhishek Jain, Secretary, Technical Education, presided over the meeting of the board of Governors of Government Hydro Engineering College (GHEC), Bilaspur, at Shimla on Thursday.
The Board passed a proposal to set up a digital library in the institute with an estimated amount of sixty lakh rupees and to procure state-of-the-art computers worth fifty lakhs for the institute to strengthen the IT cell.
The Board directed the Himachal Pradesh Technical University to start PhD courses in the GHEC Bilaspur. It was also decided to set up a workshop equipped with modern technology and facilities.
Abhishek Jain said that the college should be developed with a view that it could emerge as the best Hydro Engineering College in India. He laid emphasis on establishing a research centre in the hydro and power sector with the help of NTPC and NHPC organizations.
He said that sports activities should also be promoted on the campus besides setting up a botanical garden.
Apart from this, the importance of setting up a museum in the institute was also emphasized in which models of hydro and power-related projects will be displayed to acquaint the students with practical knowledge.
Professor Himanshu Moga, Director of the college, apprised about the construction and other activities being carried out in the institute.
Director of Technical Education, Vivek Chandel and representatives of NTPC, NHPC and Himachal Pradesh Technical University attended the meeting.
