Madhya Pradesh
Foundation Stone of New Building of CRC-Chhatarpur Laid in Madhya Pradesh
- 10 Oct 2023
- 2 min read
Why In News?
The foundation stone of the new building of the Comprehensive Regional Center (CRC)-Chhatarpur in Madhya Pradesh was laid on October 6, 2023, symbolizing a giant leap towards inclusivity and empowerment.
Key Points:
- The estimated construction cost for this visionary project is Rs. 25 crore and a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has already been signed with NBCC to start the construction work soon.
- Apart from laying the foundation stone of the new building of CRC-Chhatarpur, Union Minister Dr. Virendra Kumar also laid the foundation stone of a sensory park at Chhatarpur costing Rs 9 crore. He also inaugurated the District Disabled Rehabilitation Center for the welfare and empowerment of disabled people in Chhatarpur district of Madhya Pradesh.
- At the inauguration ceremony of CRC-Chhatarpur, Cabinet Minister Dr. Virendra Kumar said that this is another pioneering initiative of the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India. It is committed to empowering persons with disabilities through skill development, rehabilitation services and inclusive community programs.
- The construction work will be completed by the National Building Construction Corporation (NBCC) in 18 months. This upcoming structure will be spread over a vast area of 41,275 sq. ft. and will be designed to provide an accessible environment that will cater to the needs of persons with disabilities.
