Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Feb 14: To mark 117th birth anniversary of Guru Gyagiji, a function was organized by J&K Batwal Welfare Association in collaboration with Guru Gyagi Foundation at Shahzadpur in Marh constituency today.
Minister for Planning, Labour and Employment Ajay Kumar Sadhotra was the chief guest.
Speaking on the occasion, the Minister said that the teachings of Saints have relevance in present time and real tribute to such personalities is to follow the path laid down by the Guru. He said the teachings of great Saint are universal in nature and promote self-realization by devotion, service and love of mankind.
Mr Sadhotra asked the gathering to give good education to their children while education is the pre-requisite for development and prosperity. He said education plays important role in building a developed and civilized society. He said that time has come when Batwal youth have to prove their metal in local as well as national levels competitions.
The Minister also awarded certificates among those performed good in field of education and social services.
Sadhotra announced Rs. 10 lakh, out of his CDF, for construction of community hall at Shahzadpur for which Government has already released Rs. 10 lakh.
The management of Batwal Association were present and spoke on the occasion. They highlighted development needs and other demands of the Batwal Community.
Highlighting the present political, economic and social scenario of the Batwal community people, Association President Ex MLA Sat Pal Lakhotra said that it is a fact that since independence the Union as well as the State Government have done a lot for the advancement, upliftment and general amelioration of all socially and economically weaker sections but so far nothing has been done for the rearmost Batwal Community.
The Association general secretary R.L.Kaith and secretary O.P.Sargotra presented a memento to Minister.
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