Thunag College classes to be shifted to Sundernagar due to disaster: Jagat Singh Negi

Mandi July १०

Revenue, Horticulture and Tribal Development Minister Jagat Singh Negi today said that due to the recent disaster in Mandi district, it was no longer feasible to continue holding classes at the College of Horticulture and Forestry in Thunag. Presently, around 300 students were enrolled in the college. The matter had been thoroughly discussed with Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, and many students along-with their parents had also met the Chief Minister to express their concerns.

Jagat Singh Negi said that keeping student’s safety as the topmost priority, the State Government has decided to shift the college classes to Sundernagar as a temporary arrangement. The Horticulture and Forestry University, Nauni had been directed to immediately identify a suitable location in Sundernagar and start academic activities at the earliest. He said that the student’s education had already suffered due to the disruption caused by the disaster and assured that extra time would be given to them so that they could prepare for examinations.

The Minister said that the students of Thunag College had a narrow escape during the disaster. He said that the previous government started the college without ensuring proper infrastructure. Most of the students were forced to stay in privately rented accommodations (PGs), which posed additional risks. He said that the admission process for 100 students for the new academic session was currently underway and to avoid any delay and ensure uninterrupted studies these classes would also be held in Sundernagar.