Phase-II of Government College University campus approved by HEC

Higher Education Commission (HEC) Pakistan has affirmed the Phase-II of Government College University, Kala Shah Kaku Campus.

Phase-II of Government College University campus approved by HEC

The HEC DDWP (Department Development Working Party) affirmed the undertaking in its meeting led by HEC Executive Director Dr. Fateh M Marri. Government College University Vice-Chancellor Dr. Asghar Zaidi himself showed up before the DDWP and informed the members about the space requirements on the current grounds, and revealed to them how Phase-II of the task was important for GCU.

The HEC guided the college to speed up the completion of Phase-I. Further, it was emphasized that all rules of the Environment Protection Agency (EPA) and Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) must be followed.

Prior, the HEC had given assets of Rs997.608 million to GCU for Phase-I to set up one academic block for 1,200 people, boys hostel for 300 persons, Admin Block, living arrangement for staff, and other united offices, including street framework at the KSK Campus.

These buildings are now used as isolation centers and field emergency clinic during the coronavirus emergency at KSK. The Phase–I conceived academic framework at an absolutely secured region of 197,750 sq ft with associated offices, furniture, and operational vehicle empowering moving of the divisions and beginning of new projects at KSK grounds.

The vice-chancellor told in the meeting that GCU was offering undergrad, postgraduate and doctoral examinations in 27 departments and four research organizations with momentum enrolment of 14,085 students. He said that building at new KSK grounds having a place that is known for 370 acres of land was necessary for GCU as the old campus is very congested

He expressed gratitude toward the HEC and the individuals from DDWP for their help in the advancement of this notable instructive foundation. It is found out that a few individuals from DDWP looked for the support over the arrangement of the living arrangements and transport office accepting that KSK was similarly accessible from Lahore and bordering urban communities.

They additionally accentuated on GCU to give the effect of the venture on the socio-economic development of the nation. The delegate of the Pakistan Engineering Council recommended that the college ought to guarantee three building codes.

By Ahsan Ali

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