Complete construction work by August 15, 2025

Pay special attention to the facilities of students in residential schools: Aje Nath Jha

Sanjay Pandey

EW News, Ranchi:  Tribal Welfare Commissioner Ajay Nath Jha, recently conducted an inspection of the construction work of the girls' hostel at the Backward Class Girls Residential School in Ranchi, the training being provided to female trainees at the Kalyan Gurukul in Bundu, and the Birsa Munda DAV Residential School in Bundu. During the visit, Tribal Welfare Commissioner assessed the purity and quality of the food being provided to the students and inspected the storehouse, verifying the quality of the food supplies. He instructed the teachers present to ensure that there is no negligence in the education, cleanliness of the campus, or facilities provided to the children. emphasized that students from Scheduled Tribes (ST), Scheduled Castes (SC), and Backward Classes are living in residential schools away from their homes to receive a good education, and it is crucial that they are provided with high-quality education and their comfort is prioritized.

The Minister for Scheduled Tribes, Scheduled Castes, and Backward Classes Welfare, Mr. Chamra Linda, had earlier directed the Tribal Welfare Commissioner and regional officers to stay in the area on Friday and Saturday to personally inspect the department’s plans, residential schools, and hostels. During the inspection, Tribal Welfare CommissionerAjay Nath Jha instructed that the construction of the girls’ hostel at the Backward Class Girls Residential School in Ranchi must be completed by August 15, 2025, under all circumstances. He stressed the urgency to shift the girls into the new hostel as soon as possible and ensured that construction work proceeds quickly. He also advised that female home guards be deployed during the construction for security purposes and to maintain high-quality standards without any compromise. The project director in Ranchi has confirmed the availability of funds, and thus, construction work should continue around the clock.

Tribal Welfare Commissioner commended the Kalyan Gurukul in Bundu, operated by the Prejha Foundation, for its exemplary training, discipline, and cleanliness. He was particularly impressed by the eagerness to learn among the female trainees. One trainee shared with the Commissioner that her goal is not just personal advancement but to uplift her village as well. Ajay Nath Jha further directed that improvements in food, cleanliness of the hostel, and the school timetable be implemented strictly at Birsa Munda DAV Residential School in Bundu starting from January 5, when the school reopens. He also congratulated the school for winning gold and silver medals in the recent national sports competitions organized by the DAV Group. The project director of Ranchi ITDA, Mr. Sanjay Kumar Bhagat, was also present during the inspection.