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Haryana: Panchkula Youth Hostel set for revamp as administration plans multipurpose youth hub

Panchkula, Oct 12 (UNI) The Panchkula administration has initiated plans to transform the Youth Hostel into a multipurpose youth hub offering skill development, career guidance and sports facilities, with Additional Deputy Commissioner Vivek Arya today directing officials to prepare renovation estimates and verify the hostel's land and financial records.
Chairing a meeting of the Youth Hostel Management Committee at the Mini Secretariat, Arya directed the committee to submit all relevant records without delay to ensure transparency in the proposed redevelopment.
The meeting reviewed the hostel's management, infrastructure, renovation requirements, land documents and financial records.
Arya asked officials to prepare revised estimates for upgrading and beautifying the hostel, with an emphasis on improving accommodation and recreational facilities for young people.
He said the proposed redevelopment should go beyond conventional hostel facilities and explore its potential as a youth resource centre offering skill development programmes, career counselling and sports activities.
The Additional Deputy Commissioner also directed the formation of a committee to verify the hostel's financial position and accounting records, ensuring transparency and timely execution of the proposed works.
Officials were instructed to submit the required documents, reports and renovation estimates at the next meeting.
Additional Director of Mera Yuva Bharat Isha Gupta, Mera Yuva Bharat official Snigdha Singh, District Sports Officer Rajbir Singh, Accounts and Programme Assistant Renu Devi, PWD (Buildings and Roads) Executive Engineer Ashish Kumar and other officials attended the meeting. UNI KK SS
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