category Regional, chandigarh, , tags Regional, chandigarh, , DW BUREAU Chandigarh In a momentous stride towards cultural preservation and societal acknowledgement, Haryana, for the first time organized the state-level commemoration of Sant Shiromani Sen Ji Maharaj s birth anniversary in Jind today. During the celebrations the Chief Minister Manohar Lal also made several key announcements in a gesture of deep respect to Sant Shiromani Sen Ji Maharaj. Declaring December 4 as a special day in the official government calendar, establishing 4 Kesh Kaushal Vikas Kendras in Gurugram, Hisar, Rohtak, and Ambala, renaming the Chownk in front of the court on Gohana road and JD-7 road after Sant Shiromani Sen Ji Maharaj, dedicating a building within the premises of Sri Dhanna Bhagat Medical College in Jind in the honor of Sant Shiromani Sen Ji Maharaj are among some of the key announcements made by the Chief Minister during the state level programme. Besides this, the Chief Minister also announced the allotment of the plot for Dharamshala construction in the Jind district along with a grant of Rs. 32 lakh for the said Dharamshala. This grant includes Rs 21 lakh from the discretionary fund of the Chief Minister and Rs. 11 lakh from the discretionary fund of MP, Jind Ramesh Kaushik. Responding to the demand of the Sen community, the Chief Minister informed that the State Government has formally requested the Central Government to grant a separate identity for the Sen community i.e. Sen , distinct from the present Sen-Nai term. Meanwhile, earlier, the Chief Minister also inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of 39 projects worth about Rs 590 crore. These announcements highlight Manohar Sarkar s dedication to supporting key social initiatives that resonate with the teachings of Sant Shiromani Sen Ji Maharaj. The Chief Minister stated that Sant Shiromani Sen Ji Maharaj dedicated his life to the welfare of society and gained fame as a service-oriented personality. He said that when his government came into power in 2014, we observed that the previous governments had forgotten the valuable contributions made by these saints and mahatmas. However, to bring the teachings and ideals of saints to the people as inspiration, the present government has successfully implemented Sant Mahapurush Samman evam Vichar Prachar Prasar Yojna celebrating anniversaries of saints and great personalities. Today s grand program is also organized under this scheme only, said Manohar Lal. He said that social issues can be resolved with the cooperation of society. A successful example of this is the Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao initiative, which has transformed Haryana into a state that not only celebrates the birth of every girl child but also educates their daughters to shine bright in every field. Similarly, support from the community is being sought for environmental, and water conservation, and curbing substance abuse, said Manohar Lal. Manohar Lal said, our government is working with the spirit of Antyodaya. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has implemented numerous schemes to benefit poor families. Through housing schemes, water connections, Ujjwala Yojana, and providing electricity connections, he has contributed to the well-being of every poor family. The poor have the right to government schemes, and it is their entitlement, said Manohar Lal. The PM has opened more than 40 crore bank accounts, ensuring that every family now has a bank account. The funds from government schemes are directly reaching the beneficiaries bank accounts. (editor dailyworld.in)