IEP Chandigarh, July 5
Haryana Cooperation Minister, Dr. Banwari Lal accomplished the legal adoption process for two little girls, Gayatri and Aayat, from Shishu Niketan, Panchkula Sector 15, and handed them over to their new families. Dr. Banwari Lal praised the commendable work of Haryana State Child Welfare Council, which has been actively operating across the state since 1971. The council runs special schools for mentally challenged children, providing vocational training in candle making, greeting cards, cane chair crafting, and chalk making to make them self-reliant. Shishu Niketan School in Sector 15, Panchkula, under the State Child Welfare Council, ensures excellent care and nurturing of children upto 6 years. The primary goal of the state government is to find new families for these children, providing them with a nurturing environment and quality education. During the adoption process, the Minister handed over 3-year-old Gayatri to Wesley George and Kalsi Sabrina, a couple from Michigan, USA, and 4-month-old baby girl Aayat to a family in New Chandigarh. He expressed his hope that these little girls from Shishu Niketan would grow up happily and prosperously in their new families. Dr. Banwari Lal thoroughly inspected all the rooms at Shishu Niketan and inquired about the facilities provided to the children. He acknowledged the relentless efforts of the Honorary Secretary of Haryana State Child Development Council and her team for successfully placing the children in loving homes. During the visit, the Minister also assured Honorary Secretary Mrs. Ranjeeta Mehta that the demand to install air conditioning in Shishu Niketan would be fulfilled soon. Senior Child Welfare Officer, Mr. OP Mehra, District Child Welfare Officer, Mr. Bhagat Singh, Incharge of Shishu Niketan, Mr. Milan and other employees were also present on the occasion.
