Himachal CM celebrates Diwali with children at Mashobra Home

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu celebrated Diwali with Children of the State at the girls’ home in Mashobra on Diwali, sharing festive moments with them and distributing fruits, sweets and crackers.

The Chief Minister also joined the children in bursting crackers and said they were an integral part of his family. He said he regularly visited child care institutions to understand their problems, needs and expectations and ensure that appropriate measures were taken to address them.

Sukhu assured the children that the state government had adequate financial resources to support their welfare and secure their future. He said the government was bearing their educational expenses and providing assistance to help them become self-reliant. Financial support was also being extended for house construction and marriage-related expenses.

He said the government was committed to providing better residential facilities at child care institutions. In this regard, Rs 20 crore had been released for the construction of hostels at these institutions.

The Chief Minister said the government had taken responsibility for the children as their parents after granting them the status of Children of the State. Several welfare initiatives were being implemented to ensure their safety, overall development and a secure future.

Sukhu encouraged the children to focus on their studies, develop good values and work hard to become responsible citizens. He urged them to bring recognition to Himachal Pradesh and assured them that the government would continue to address their needs. He added that he personally monitored their welfare and the facilities being provided to them.

On the occasion, students of the Mashobra girls’ home presented a cultural programme in honour of the Chief Minister.

Chief Minister’s Principal Adviser (Media) Naresh Chauhan, Advocate General Anup Rattan, Deputy Commissioner Anupam Kashyap and other dignitaries were also present.