Srinagar, Nov. 4 -- Deputy Commissioner Srinagar Akshay Labroo on Wednesday inspected the progress of a new school building being constructed at Abhinandan Home, Solina, for children with special needs, particularly those with hearing and speech impairments.

The project, being executed by the Roads and Buildings (R&B) Department under the Social Welfare Department at an estimated cost of Rs 9.90 crore, is the first of its kind in the Kashmir division.

Officials informed the DC that over 60 per cent of the construction work had been completed. The facility will include modern classrooms, a computer laboratory, library, indoor games court, gymnasium, medical and therapy rooms, dormitory and dining hall, besides other essential facilities. ...