Chief Minister Addresses Samrasta Sammelan and Pratibha Samman Samaroh in Bawal, Rewari
When Talented Youth Get a Platform, They Are Bound to Make Their Mark: Chief Minister
Haryana Promoting Education, Healthcare and Self-Reliance Through Various Schemes: CM Nayab Singh Saini
Chief Minister Assures Positive Action on All Demands of Meghwal Utthan Samiti, Announces Rs. 31 Lakh Grant
Chandigarh, August 23: Haryana Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said that social harmony is not a one-day event but a way of life and a value that must be practised throughout life. The true meaning of social harmony is not to erase one’s identity, but to strengthen the unity of society and the nation while ensuring equal respect for every identity.
He said that, carrying forward the spirit of social harmony, mutual goodwill and social unity, and drawing inspiration from Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi’s guiding principle of “Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas and Sabka Prayas,” the Haryana Government is continuously moving forward with the goal of Antyodaya. The Chief Minister said that the government is firmly committed to ensuring that development schemes and their benefits reach first those who are standing at the last rung of society.
The Chief Minister was addressing the Samrasta Sammelan and Pratibha Samman Samaroh, organised by the Meghwal Utthan Samiti in Bawal Assembly constituency of Rewari district on Sunday. On the occasion, Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini also honoured 411 young achievers.
Industries and Commerce Minister Rao Narbir Singh, Bawal MLA Dr. Krishan Kumar, Rewari MLA Sh. Laxman Yadav, Kosli MLA Sh. Anil Yadav, and members of the organising committee were also present on the occasion.
The Chief Minister said that Sant Shiromani Guru Ravidas Ji envisioned a society where there was no place for any form of discrimination, fear or injustice. Mahatma Jyotiba Phule and Mata Savitribai Phule challenged social orthodoxies, opened the doors of education for all and made historic efforts, particularly for women’s education.
Similarly, Baba Saheb Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar regarded education as the most powerful instrument of social transformation and fought for the rights of deprived sections and equal opportunities. The Chief Minister said that although the paths followed by these great personalities may have been different, their destination was the same — knowledge, dignity, equality and equal opportunities for every individual to progress.
When Talented Youth Get a Platform, They Are Bound to Make Their Mark: Chief Minister
The Chief Minister said that the government is making every effort to ensure that financial constraints do not become an obstacle to a child’s dreams. With this objective, free coaching for competitive examinations is being provided to Scheduled Caste students whose annual family income is up to Rs. 2.50 lakh. Under the Dr. Ambedkar Meritorious Students Scholarship Scheme, annual scholarships ranging from Rs. 8,000 to Rs. 12,000 are being provided, while post-matric students are being given educational allowances ranging from Rs. 2,500 to Rs. 13,500, along with mandatory fee support.
Students of Classes 9 and 10 are provided an annual scholarship of Rs. 3,500, while those residing in hostels receive Rs. 7,000 annually. Free bicycles have been provided to 9,090 students at a cost of Rs. 3 crore, while 4.02 lakh students from Classes 1 to 8 have received incentive assistance amounting to Rs. 44.18 crore.
He said that under Mission Buniyaad, around 400 children received digital coaching, of whom 272 students were selected for institutions such as the IITs, while 61 students qualified for NEET. He said that when talented youth receive the right platform, they are bound to demonstrate their potential.
Haryana Promoting Education, Healthcare and Self-Reliance Through Various Schemes: CM Nayab Singh Saini
The Chief Minister said that the government’s objective is not merely to provide financial assistance to needy sections, but to empower them to become self-reliant with dignity.
Under the Mukhyamantri Vivah Shagun Yojana, Scheduled Caste families are provided Rs. 71,000 for the marriage of their daughters. Over the past 11 years, Rs. 1,200 crore has been distributed under the scheme.
Similarly, during the last 18 months, Rs. 2,042 crore has been transferred to the accounts of 10 lakh women under the Lado Lakshmi Yojana. To expand the scheme, the registration portal will be opened in September, enabling women from families with an annual income of up to Rs. 1.80 lakh to apply.
Under the scheme providing LPG cylinders to mothers and sisters from poor families at Rs. 500, an amount of Rs. 300 crore has so far been transferred directly into beneficiaries’ accounts.
CM Assures Positive Action on All Demands of Meghwal Utthan Samiti, Announces Rs. 31 Lakh Grant
Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini accepted all 10 demands put forward by the Meghwal Utthan Samiti and said that these would be forwarded to the concerned departments for necessary approval.
Regarding the demand for construction of Dharamshalas in Rewari and Bawal, the Chief Minister said that once the committee identifies the locations, the government would initiate the process of making land available as per the prescribed rules.
The Chief Minister said that the government has set a target of establishing libraries in every panchayat. Around 1,000 libraries have already been opened across the state, and the initiative would soon be expanded to all villages so that children do not have to travel long distances for studies and preparation for competitive examinations.
On the occasion, the Chief Minister also announced a grant of Rs. 31 lakh for the Meghwal Utthan Samiti.
Development Has Transformed Ahirwal, Reaching Every Section of Society: Rao Narbir Singh
Industries and Commerce Minister Rao Narbir Singh, while addressing the gathering, said that the development landscape of the Ahirwal region has undergone a major transformation since 2014. Earlier, there were complaints that development and employment opportunities remained confined to certain areas, but the BJP Government has accelerated balanced development across the state in the spirit of “Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas and Sabka Prayas.”
He said that today, the Ahirwal region has witnessed extensive improvements in roads, employment opportunities and other development works.
Rao Narbir Singh praised Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini for his simple, humble and affable nature, saying that despite his busy schedule, the Chief Minister always remains accessible to the people and is willing to listen to their concerns.
He said that the Chief Minister always wears a smile and makes every effort to understand people’s problems and find solutions. Even when people come to meet him late at night, he listens to them and makes efforts to address their concerns, he added.
Haryana Government Moving Towards Building a Harmonious Society by Embracing Baba Saheb’s Ideals: Bawal MLA Dr. Krishan Kumar
Addressing the gathering, Bawal MLA Dr. Krishan Kumar said that Baba Saheb Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar regarded education, organisation and self-respect as the foundation of social progress and, through the Constitution, gave the nation the great ideals of equality, liberty, justice and fraternity.
He said that Sant Shiromani Guru Ravidas Ji and Sant Kabir Ji also gave the message of rising above social discrimination and inequality and moving forward with brotherhood and harmony.
He said that the goal underlying Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya’s philosophy of Antyodaya and Baba Saheb’s principle of equality was the upliftment of the last person in society and ensuring equal opportunities for all.
He said that, carrying forward these great ideals and thoughts, the Haryana Government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini, is continuously working towards building a harmonious society. He said that the government is working for the development of all regions and sections of the state without discrimination, guided by the spirit of “Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas and Sabka Prayas.”
Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini Honours 411 Young Talents
Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini honoured 411 young talents from the Meghwal community at the ceremony.
These promising students have brought laurels to society and the state through notable achievements in education, medicine, engineering, sports and various other fields. The Chief Minister presented medals and certificates of appreciation to some of the achievers on the stage.
On the arrival of the Chief Minister and other dignitaries, Meghwal Utthan Samiti President Ved Prakash and Bhupender Meghwal welcomed them.
Former Minister Dr. Banwari Lal, former Minister Chaudhary Jaswant Singh, Safai Karamchari Commission Chairman Krishan Kumar, besides other dignitaries, were present on the occasion.
