Panjab University Faces Funding Delays for Hostel Construction from Punjab Government
Chandigarh: 3 years on, university awaits Punjab govt funds for hostel projects
Hindustan Times
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Panjab University in Chandigarh, India, has not received promised funds from the Punjab government for hostel construction over the past three years. Despite recent allocations totaling ₹35 crore, university officials remain skeptical due to a history of unfulfilled financial commitments, impacting campus infrastructure and student accommodation.
- 01Panjab University has not received any funds for hostel construction from the Punjab government in three years.
- 02The latest allocation of ₹35 crore is part of a pattern of unfulfilled promises.
- 03Girls' hostel number 11 is incomplete, and boys' hostel number 9 has not been built.
- 04The university is also awaiting ₹36.51 crore in pending dues under the Post-Matric Scholarship scheme.
- 05Funding ratios established in 1976 have not been adhered to, affecting the university's budget.
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Panjab University (PU) in Chandigarh, India, is facing significant delays in receiving funds for hostel construction from the Punjab government, with no disbursements over the past three years. The latest promise, which includes an allocation of ₹35 crore, follows a series of unfulfilled commitments, including a ₹48 crore grant announced in August 2023 that also went unfulfilled. Vice Chancellor Renu Vig expressed hope that the current allocation will be released, but skepticism remains due to past experiences. The incomplete construction of girls' hostel number 11, which only has two of its planned six floors, exemplifies the impact of these funding delays. Meanwhile, boys' hostel number 9 has not been constructed at all. Additionally, PU is awaiting ₹36.51 crore in pending dues under the Post-Matric Scholarship scheme, which has also seen delays despite a sanction letter. The funding issues are compounded by the Punjab government's failure to adhere to the 60:40 funding ratio established in 1976, further straining the university's budget and impacting student accommodations.
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The delays in funding are affecting student accommodation and infrastructure at Panjab University, leading to incomplete hostels and inadequate facilities for students.
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