Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Jan 27: Governor N. N. Vohra, who is Chancellor of the Central University of Jammu, visited Kala Kendra here today and viewed the models and conceptual drawings of the leading four entries in the All India Architectural Competition for selecting the best design for the Campus of the upcoming University.
Dr. S. S. Bloeria, Vice Chancellor, Central University, Jammu, briefed the Governor about the salient features of the first four models depicting the master plan and layout of the Campus, providing details about the facilities to be put in place.
The Governor took keen interest in the models and drawings and emphasized that while establishing the various buildings and structures of the Campus two aspects must be given extra special attention – full exploitation of solar energy resources and systematic conservation of water resources which are scarce in the area. He also stressed the importance of the entire forest area, which will not be built upon, being effectively protected and fresh plantations done every year to compensate for the loss of 17% area under forests, which will be built upon.
Navin K. Choudhary, Principal Secretary to the Governor, Pradeep Gupta, Divisional Commissioner, Jammu, Sanjeev Verma, Deputy Commissioner, Jammu, Soujanya Sharma, Director, Mubarak Mandi Heritage Society and senior functionaries of the Central University, Jammu were present on this occasion.
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