Chandigarh, Oct. 26 -- Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Sunday announced Rs 31 lakh for a Valmiki hostel under construction in Hisar and said he would soon visit the site for its foundation-laying ceremony.
Addressing the state-level birth anniversary celebration of Maharishi Valmiki at Sant Kabir Kutir here, Saini said the sage introduced the world to the ideals of Lord Sri Ram through the Ramayana, which remains a timeless guide to righteous living.
Paying tribute to Maharishi Valmiki, the chief minister said his teachings promoted patience, hard work, compassion, education and social harmony. He stressed that no person should face discrimination on the basis of birth, caste, economic status or occupation.
Saini said the government was providing scholarships, competitive examination coaching and hostel facilities to Scheduled Caste students. Funds for scholarships were being transferred directly to beneficiaries' bank accounts to ensure timely assistance. He also said 604 candidates from the community had been selected during the recent Haryana Police recruitment process.
He said the government was working to protect the rights of Scheduled Castes and sanitation workers and provide housing and plots to needy families. He stressed on eliminating caste-based discrimination and strengthening social harmony.
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