Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu attended a special event organized at Krishnanagar in Shimla to mark the auspicious occasion of Valmiki Jayanti. During the ceremony, the Chief Minister officially launched the Valmiki Awas Yojana for the state. Under this new welfare scheme, eligible Valmiki families whose annual income is less than two and a half lakh rupees will receive financial assistance of three lakh rupees to construct houses on their own land.
During the event, supporters weighed Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu against 65 kilograms of laddu as a gesture of celebration. Upon arriving, the Chief Minister visited the Valmiki temple, bowed his head to seek blessings, and offered a silver crown to the deity. He also extended warm greetings to the residents of the state on the occasion of Valmiki Jayanti.
Announcing further support for the temple, the Chief Minister declared a grant of 25 lakh rupees. Addressing the gathering, Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu noted that although he had announced 10 lakh rupees last year, the local MLA Harish Janartha informed him that the funds had not been released yet. Following this, he revised the amount and announced a direct grant of 25 lakh rupees.
Outlining further administrative steps, Chief Minister Sukhu stated that a comprehensive enumeration of houses will be conducted in Krishnanagar. A target date of November 28 has been set to complete this mapping exercise. Providing financial assistance through the Valmiki Awas Yojana is being viewed as a significant step toward empowering underprivileged families and ensuring they secure proper housing.
Reflecting on the teachings of Maharishi Valmiki, the Chief Minister urged people to embrace the saint's ideals in their daily lives. He noted that Maharishi Valmiki's life inspires humanity to follow the path of truth, wisdom, and good deeds, emphasizing that true greatness stems from one's actions and thoughts. Sukhu encouraged citizens to foster love, equality, and mutual harmony throughout society.
