The Ministry of National Education reaffirms its commitment to educational development in the most remote regions of Colombia through an ambitious expansion project at the Colón campus of the Putumayo Institute of Technology. With an investment of more than $8.725 billion, plus additional funding, this initiative promises to transform educational opportunities in this important Amazonian region.
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This project represents much more than a simple physical expansion; it is a commitment to access, educational quality, and the democratization of public higher education in historically marginalized territories. With this investment, the Government of Change is promoting the creation of an educational environment that expands institutional capacity and strengthens the comprehensive development of students.
The project includes the construction of nine additional classrooms, which will increase coverage and diversify the academic offerings. It also includes an auditorium, a modern restroom, a fully equipped administrative area, student wellness spaces, internal and external circulation areas, and new parking, creating an optimal, high-quality learning environment.
Fulfilling our commitment to education and regional development, we began construction activities on March 19, 2025. These projects have an 11-month completion period, employing efficient construction methodologies to ensure quality delivery in the shortest possible time.
Education as a driver of change
For the Ministry of Education, this is not just an infrastructure project, but a declaration of education as an engine of social transformation. In a region like Putumayo, marked by socioeconomic and historical challenges, strengthening higher education means opening new opportunities, building peace, and fostering local development.
This project not only responds to the needs of the region, but also seeks to train professionals committed to their environment, capable of generating innovative solutions to the challenges of their community.
The expansion of the Putumayo Technological Institute reflects the Government of Change's commitment to investing in education as a key tool for closing social gaps and promoting regional development. Every square meter built is an investment in the future of the youth of Colón and the surrounding municipalities in the department of Putumayo.
With this intervention, the Ministry of National Education reaffirms its commitment to bringing quality education to every corner of Colombia, building opportunities, fostering hope, and investing in a future where knowledge drives real social transformation.