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Winter Sports Stadium to be Built in Manali
- Ice skating rink to be built in Manali’s Beas Vihal to promote winter sports.
- Facility will include provisions for both ice skating and roller skating.
- The stadium will provide a venue for conducting competitions in the future.
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National Education Policy: Syllabus of graduate degree course will be changed
- Meeting presided over by Pro-Vice Chancellor of Himachal Pradesh University to discuss implementation of National Education Policy.
- Syllabus of UG degree course to be changed to offer a basket of subjects and value-added courses to develop students’ skills.
- Changes to the syllabus will make it easier for students to get employment.
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Tender powers increased in Jal Shakti Department
- Chief Engineer in the Jal Shakti department now has the same tender powers as the ENC
- SE level officers can now give technical sanction for tenders up to Rs.6 crore, an increase from the previous limit of Rs.2 crore
- Technical sanctioning powers for Axion (selected) and non-selected Axion have also been increased
- ENC has been given full power to accept tenders at the lowest rate, while Chief Engineer can accept tenders of up to Rs.50 crore, SE up to Rs.6 crore, and Axion (selected) up to Rs.1.25 crore.
FAQs:
What winter sports facility is being built in Manali?
An ice skating rink is being built in Manali’s Beas Vihal to promote winter sports, with provisions for both ice skating and roller skating.
What changes are being made to the syllabus of the UG degree course in Himachal Pradesh?
The syllabus of the UG degree course is being changed to offer a basket of subjects and value-added courses to develop students’ skills and make it easier for them to get employment.
What are the increased tender powers in the Jal Shakti Department?
The Chief Engineer in the department now has the same tender powers as the ENC, while SE level officers can give technical sanction for tenders up to Rs.6 crore. Technical sanctioning powers for Axion (selected) and non-selected Axion have also been increased.
What is the purpose of the new education policy being implemented in Himachal Pradesh?
The new education policy being implemented aims to provide a broader choice of courses to students and develop their skills for better employability.
What is the significance of the increased tender powers in the Jal Shakti Department?
The increased tender powers will allow for quicker approval of projects and easier implementation of infrastructure development initiatives in the department.
What is the size of the area where the ice skating rink is being developed in Manali?
The ice skating rink in Manali’s Beas Vihal will be developed in an area of about 8 bighas.
What is the range of technical sanctioning powers for the AE (Assistant Engineer) in the Jal Shakti Department?
The technical section of AE has been increased by Rs 10 lakh in the Jal Shakti Department.
Who has been given full power to accept tenders at the lowest rate in the Jal Shakti Department?
The ENC has been given full power to accept tenders at the lowest rate in the Jal Shakti Department.
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