In a shocking case of infrastructure neglect, a modern Industrial Training Institute (ITI) building constructed at a cost of Rs 6.47 crore in Renukaji, Himachal Pradesh, stands completely non-functional despite its completion. This white elephant represents a massive waste of public funds and missed opportunities for local youth.
The Price Tag of Inactivity
The impressive structure, built under the Skill Development Initiative, boasts all the facilities needed for technical education but lacks the most crucial element - students and faculty. Local residents express frustration as the building continues to gather dust while unemployment among youth remains a pressing issue.
Administrative Paralysis or Planning Failure?
Sources indicate that the project suffers from bureaucratic hurdles and lack of coordination between departments. Despite the substantial investment in infrastructure, no concrete steps have been taken to operationalize the institute, leaving the community questioning the planning process behind such ambitious projects.
The situation in Renukaji highlights a disturbing pattern across development projects:
- Massive capital investment with zero operational planning
- Lack of accountability for project delays and failures
- Wasted opportunities for skill development in rural areas
- Taxpayer money yielding no returns or benefits
Community Outcry and Future Implications
Local stakeholders and youth organizations have repeatedly raised the issue with authorities, demanding immediate action to make the ITI functional. The continued inactivity of such a significant infrastructure project raises serious concerns about the effectiveness of government spending on skill development initiatives.
As the building remains locked and unused, it serves as a constant reminder of unfulfilled promises and administrative inefficiency that ultimately costs the public both opportunities and money.
