CM Sukhu Honors Maharishi Valmiki; Announces Rs 25 Lakh Aid for Shimla Temple
Himachal CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu visits Bhagwan Valmiki Temple, announces Rs 25 lakh aid and highlights housing schemes for the community.
On the auspicious occasion of Maharishi Valmiki Jayanti Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu visited the Bhagwan Valmiki Temple in Krishna Nagar, Shimla. During his visit, the Chief Minister paid obeisance and extended his heartfelt greetings to the people of the state, emphasizing the eternal relevance of the great sage's teachings.
A Contribution to Faith and Heritage
Marking the significance of the day, CM Sukhu announced a financial grant of Rs 25 lakh for the Bhagwan Valmiki Temple. While addressing the gathering, he described Maharishi Valmiki as a towering symbol of India's spiritual, literary, and cultural heritage. He noted that the Ramayana, composed by the sage, continues to serve as a timeless guide for humanity, preaching the core values of truth, justice, sacrifice, compassion, and duty.
Commitment to Social Justice and Equality
The Chief Minister underscored that true development is only achieved when every segment of society has equal opportunities and no individual is marginalized due to economic or social hardships. Reaffirming the Congress party's faith in the Constitution, he stated that the state government is dedicated to ensuring dignity, equality, and social justice for all citizens.
CM Sukhu expressed his vision of a state where every family can access better education and a dignified life, enabling them to become self-reliant.
Empowering the Community: Housing and Welfare
To translate this vision into action, the Chief Minister highlighted the Maharishi Valmiki Kamgaar Awas Yojana. This targeted initiative provides financial support to the Valmiki community, specifically sanitation workers, to help them build permanent (pucca) houses.
- Financial Assistance: Rs 3 lakh provided for house construction.
- Eligibility Criteria: The family's annual income must be less than Rs 2.5 lakh.
- Requirement: The family must not already own a pucca house.
Future Plans for Krishna Nagar
Recognizing the long-term residency of many families in the Krishna Nagar area, the Chief Minister promised a comprehensive survey of the local households. Based on the findings of this survey, the government intends to draft a specialized welfare plan to benefit the residents of the locality.
Taking to X (formerly Twitter), CM Sukhu shared that he prayed for the prosperity and well-being of the state's people. He reiterated that the Valmiki community is an integral part of his extended family and that the government is exploring additional schemes to ensure every needy family receives necessary support.
Medical Camp and Dignitaries
Beyond the temple visit, the Chief Minister also inaugurated a medical camp in Krishna Nagar to provide healthcare services to the community. The event saw the presence of several high-profile dignitaries, including:
- MLA Harish Janartha and MLA Sanjay Awasthy
- State Scheduled Castes Commission member Digvijay Malhotra
- Municipal Corporation Shimla Mayor Surinder Chauhan
- Deputy Commissioner Anupam Kashyap and SP Gaurav Singh