Punjab Newsline, Shimla, October 21-
CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu today inaugurated the newly constructed building of Institute for specially-abled children at Dhalli in Shimla district, built at a cost of Rs. 8.28 crore.
This facility will serve as a milestone for children in HP with hearing and visual impairments. This new five-storied building includes 32 modern classrooms and residential rooms, equipped with state-of-the-art facilities. It also houses a computer lab, vocational training rooms, a music room, library, workshop, and other essential amenities. Furthermore, 10 rooms have been allocated for hostel accommodation.
Shri Sukhu said that currently, the institute was providing education to 140 children, including 106 hearing-impaired and 34 visually impaired students. The institute offers free residential education from 1st Class to 12th Class. In addition, students receive vocational training in fields such as handicrafts, bakery, computer skills, and horticulture to help them become self-reliant and lead dignified lives.
The Chief Minister said that in view of Diwali, the state government employees and pensioner with employees of various boards and corporations, will get their salaries and pensions on October 28.