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| Sham for social renaissance to create a healthy, harmonious world | | Madan for abolishing VAT on Canteen goods | |
Early Times Report
AKHNOOR, Jan 1: Minister for Health, Horticulture & Floriculture, Sham Lal Sharma, has called for social renaissance to create a healthy and harmonious society.
"In the present times when crimes are overpowering the society, need of the hour is to make collective efforts to create an environment, conducive for all to live with peace and dignity, said the Minister.
Addressing a large gathering at a function organized by the prominent citizens of Akhnoor on the occasion of New Year, the Minister said that "we all should voice against the crimes against women folk and work for upholding their in the society". He said the Indian ethos have always taught us to consider women as image of Goddess Durga and Laxmi and give them respect so we should follow the trend.
Strongly advocating for a social change to protect and promote the age old culture and rich ethos of our pluralistic society, the Minister urged upon the people to make collective efforts for social reforms. He expressed concern degrading moral values due to the impact of westernization and stressed the need to acquaint our younger generation with our culture and traditions. He said the social evils like dowry, alcoholism and drug abuse are eating the vitals of the society and the need is to contain those in a collective manner.
The Minister shared New Year's greetings with the people of his home constituency and wished them a happy and prosperous coming year. He said the Government will take new developmental initiatives in the new years and all out efforts will be made to accomplish the on-going developmental projects in the area.
Member Parliament, Madan Lal Sharma, also greeted the people on this auspicious occasion and hoped the coming year will further add to the peace, progress and prosperity in the state.
Sharma urged upon the State Government to abolish VAT on CSD canteen goods to facilitate the ex-servicemen and their families. He said the large number of ex-servicemen and their families have been demanding for scrapping this tax since its imposition and State Government should resolve this issue on humanitarian grounds.
Vice Chairman, OBC Advisory Board, Master Kuldeep Verma, Vice Chairman, Gujjar & Bakerwals Advisory Board, Ch. Bashir Ahmed Naz, MLC Ravinder Sharma also extended the new year's greetings to the people.
Large number of people from every nook and corner of Akhnoor and Khour blocks, besides Sarpanchs/Panchs, prominent citizens and heads of various departments were present on the occasion. |
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