Social institutions carrying forward legacy of national service and Antyodaya: Haryana CM
Chandigarh, June 15
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has said the greatness of any society is not measured by its economic prosperity, but by how it treats its weak, helpless and underprivileged sections. A society that cares for its deprived and needy citizens is truly progressive and compassionate.
The Chief Minister was addressing the 346th Masik Vidhwa Rashan Evam Sahayata Vitran Samaroh held at Shree Gyan Sthal Mandir in Ludhiana on Sunday, as the chief guest. On the occasion, he also announced a grant of Rs 11 lakh for the Gyan Sthal Mandir Sewa Society.
Paying tributes to Lala Jagat Narayan, the Chief Minister said that he dedicated his entire life to patriotism, social harmony, and service to humanity.
According to a release, the Chief Minister said that the service initiative started in 1997 by late Jagdish Bajaj has now evolved into a large-scale public welfare movement. Providing assistance continuously for 346 months to widowed mothers and sisters in need is in itself a remarkable achievement. He also appreciated the dispatch of the 64th relief truck carrying aid for families affected by terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir.
Saini said that the Haryana Government is implementing several welfare schemes for the social, economic, and educational empowerment of mothers, sisters and daughters. Widow women in the state are being provided a monthly pension of Rs 3,200. Under the Deendayal Lado Lakshmi Yojana, eligible women receive financial assistance of Rs 2,100 per month, while under the Har Ghar-Har Grihini Yojana, LPG cylinders are being made available at Rs 500.
He further stated that women are being economically and socially empowered through various initiatives such as the Mukhyamantri Vivah Shagun Yojana, the Lakhpati Didi Campaign, strengthening of Self-Help Groups, and schemes related to women's safety and education.
He said 81 new colleges have been established in the state, including 31 colleges exclusively for girls. The state government is also providing free education to girls up to the postgraduate level to enable them to become self-reliant through education.
The Chief Minister said that the true purpose of politics is not merely to attain power, but to uplift the person standing at the last rung of society and place national interest above all else. He remarked that the initiative of providing assistance to widowed mothers and sisters in Ludhiana is an inspiring effort towards realizing the vision of Antyodaya. Such social institutions are strengthening the spirit of national service, humanity, and public welfare while providing new direction to society, he said.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Nice words from the CM, but let's be realistic. Widow pension of Rs 3,200 per month is still meagre in today's inflation. And LPG at Rs 500 is good but many still can't afford it. The government should also focus on creating jobs so these women don't need to depend on handouts. Empowerment should mean economic independence, not just monthly doles.
Impressive continuity - 346 months of aid to widows is truly remarkable. The 64th relief truck to Jammu & Kashmir affected families shows compassion beyond state borders. But I wonder how many other temples or social institutions are doing such consistent work? Haryana needs to scale this model across all districts.
Good to see a CM acknowledging that politics is about service, not power. The 31 new girls-only colleges out of 81 total is a strong focus on women's education. But why only girls' colleges? Co-education would be equally empowering. Still, free PG education for girls is a bold step towards 'Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao'. Let's hope implementation matches the vision.
The concept of Antyodaya - uplifting the last person - is so deeply Indian. Lala Jagat Narayan's legacy of patriotism and social harmony is well honoured here. But I'd love to see data on how many widows actually receive the pension on time, without corruption. Good intentions need strong execution.
It's heartwarming to see a temple doing this kind of social work for 28 years! The CM's Rs 11
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