POONCH, Aug. 16 -- Minister for Jal Shakti, Forest, Ecology and Environment, and Tribal Affairs, Javed Ahmed Rana on Sunday reviewed the progress of ongoing construction works at the Eklavya Model Residential School (EMRS) and the Irrigation Department building at Bhera in Mendhar.

During his visit to the EMRS, Rana inspected the infrastructure being developed at the institution and interacted with students and staff. He reviewed the status of ongoing works and directed the concerned departments to prioritise completion of the hostel building and other critical infrastructure.

The minister said the hostel facility should be completed at the earliest to enable the school to undertake admissions and related examinations for the 2026-27 ac...